Stop Smoking Advisor

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a well‑established, forward‑thinking service and play a key role in transforming lives across the city. As a Stop Smoking Advisor, you will support people in our communities to make meaningful, sustainable changes that empower them to live healthier, smoke‑free lives.

You’ll deliver interventions both in person and within group settings, building trusted relationships and providing evidence‑based support tailored to individual needs. In every interaction, you’ll bring compassion, motivation, and a genuine belief in people’s ability to change.

Working in Newcastle means becoming part of a vibrant, diverse, and resilient community with a strong sense of identity. It’s a city full of character and opportunity, where the work you do can have real impact. You’ll collaborate closely with passionate colleagues, local organisations, and community groups all committed to improving health and wellbeing.

About You:

• Experience of delivering health and/or social care interventions within a community setting
• Experience of carrying out assessments and delivering interventions matched to identified needs  
• Experience of assessing and managing risk
• Experience of training, mentoring or supporting other professionals
• Experience of working within Smoking Services
• Experience of delivering group interventions

• An understanding of human behaviour in relation to smoking.  

• An in-depth understanding and knowledge of the harmful effects associated with smoking.

• An understanding/awareness of current national policies on smoking and the strategies that influence the priorities of treatment services.

• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of the treatments and interventions available to smokers.

What we will give to you:  

• 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. 
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme  
• Contributory pension scheme  
• Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.  
• A friendly and supportive team  
• Training, career development & progression opportunities  
• Generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme  

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.  

Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy. 

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.