Stop Smoking Advisor

Location Birmingham-West Midlands
Job ID 2025-16013
Number of Vacancies Remaining
1
Category
Health and Social Care Practitioner
Type of Contract
Fixed term employee
Duration (# of months)
12
Contracted Hours Per Week
37.50
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 19 to 21 (£25,077.00 - £26,502.53)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

Overview

 

Join Us and Make a Difference!

 

At Change Grow Live (CGL), we’re not just a leading national charity—we’re a team of passionate individuals dedicated to transforming lives. We combine evidence-based practices with compassion to create services that empower individuals and that are deeply rooted in the local community.

 

Join us for an exciting opportunity to be part of and shape our brand-new Specialist Smoking Cessation Project in CGL Birmingham’s Lonsdale House. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in building a transformative project from the ground up, making a lasting impact on the health and well-being of individuals in our diverse and vibrant community.

 

We are seeking a Full TIme Smoke Free Advisor to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital role in delivering a high-quality stop-smoking service, empowering individuals to take meaningful steps toward healthier lives. The position will focus on supporting those engaged with CGL’s substance misuse service to access appropriate smoking cessation provision, through the delivery of harm reduction, behaviour change and tobacco treatment provision.

 

If you’re passionate about making a real difference and enjoy being part of a dynamic, forward-thinking environment, this is the perfect role for you!

These interventions will be delivered face-to-face within the community, and will be tailored for individuals or delivered in a group setting, depending on their needs.

 

Location: CGL Birmingham – Lonsdale Hub
Full Time Salary Range: £25,077.00 - £26,502.53 (pro rata if part time hours)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full-Time)
Contract Type: This is a Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2026 but may be extended.

 

 We welcome internal secondments and are open to offering this as a part time /  job share opportunity.

 

*please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

Responsibilities

About the Role

As a Stop Smoking Advisor, you will:

  • Support individuals in quitting smoking through tailored interventions, including Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and E-cigarette protocols.
  • Provide one-to-one and group support to help people reduce tobacco-related harm.
  • Raise awareness of smoking cessation services through community outreach, training, and engagement events.
  • Work closely with other health and social care professionals to encourage referrals and provide integrated support.
  • Ensure accurate data recording and reporting to monitor progress and improve service quality.

 

About You

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has experience in health and/or social care settings.
  • Understands the harmful effects of smoking and the benefits of smoking cessation.
  • Can deliver engaging, person-centred interventions to support individuals with complex needs.
  • Has experience with community engagement and promoting public health initiatives.
  • Is proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic record-keeping systems.
  • Possesses strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working within multidisciplinary teams.

 

What We Offer

At Change Grow Live, we are committed to supporting our employees and offer:

  • 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.
  • A paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week, plus access to a Wellness Hub and Employee Assistance Programme.
  • A contributory pension scheme.
  • A variety of benefits, including discounts on shopping, cinema, and holidays.
  • A friendly and supportive team environment.
  • Comprehensive training and career development opportunities.
  • A Refer-a-Friend Scheme with generous rewards.

How to Apply

To help us understand how your skills and experiences align with this role, please ensure your application form and supporting statement reflect the details outlined in the job description.

 

Please note: This role does not qualify for a Health and Care Worker visa. However, you may be eligible under the Skilled Worker route if you meet the minimum salary requirements. More information can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

 

If this sounds like you and you are ready to take the next step in your career with Change Grow Live, we would love to hear from you!

 

Join us in empowering people to live healthier, smoke-free lives.

 

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 19 to 21 (£25,077.00 - £26,502.53)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

Closing Date

25/4/2025

If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:

Tanya McGougan | tanya.mcgougan@cgl.org.uk

 

This post is subject to a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme check at an enhanced level.

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