Stop Smoking Advisor (Development Role 3-4)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 16/09/2026
- Closes
- 29/09/2026
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“Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This role involves supporting individuals to quit smoking, improving their health through personalised advice and encouragement. You will work within a community health team, engaging with individuals, groups, and partner organisations to reduce health inequalities. The position offers a structured development pathway, training, and ongoing support to build skills in behaviour change and health improvement. It's an opportunity to make a lasting difference in people's lives.
Key responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one and group support to help people become smoke free
- Give practical advice on the health impacts of smoking and healthy lifestyle choices
- Build relationships with healthcare professionals, community groups and partner organisations
- Keep accurate records, monitor progress and contribute to service evaluation
- Support community events and awareness activities that promote healthier living
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development
- Willingness to complete the NCSCT CHCP Health Trainer training course
- An understanding of the role of voluntary and community sector organisations and the contributions they make to the health and wellbeing of individuals
- Knowledge of local communities, (including resources and assets) VCSE and community services in the locality as well as a commitment to work collaboratively with all local agencies
- Knowledge of factors influencing behaviour and behaviour change approaches
- An understanding of the factors that can impact on an individual's health and wellbeing
- Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities, individuals, their families and carers
- An understanding of community development and asset based approaches, building on existing community and personal assets
- An understanding of the importance of accurate record keeping and knowledge of information governance requirements
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements in relation to processes for risk assessment in relation to venues and home visits
- Demonstrable experience working with community groups, voluntary organisations in some capacity or working in a GP practice
- Knowledge and experience of IT systems including the ability to use Microsoft office; Outlook, Excel, Word and Power Point
- Experience of data collection and involvement in service monitoring and evaluation
Desirable criteria
- NVQ level 3 or working towards an equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Training completed in motivational coaching/interviewing or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of the personalised care approach
- An understanding of health and social care infrastructure and how services are provided to the local population
- Have a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals/agencies, when what the person needs is beyond the scope of the link worker role
- Have a specialist knowledge of one of the wider determinants of health (for examplee mental health, housing, debt/finance Smokefree) and commitment to continually develop further knowledge, skills and expertise within this area
- An understanding of the barriers and challenges that people may face to become Smokefree and how to overcome the challenges. in connecting to and accessing local activities and support
- Experience of working and supporting individuals on a one to one basis
- Experience and ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals
- Experience of building relationships and partnerships
- Experience of working collaboratively with other health care and non-health care professionals to meet patient needs
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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City Health Care Partnership CIC
Stop Smoking Advisor (Development Role 3-4)
The closing date is 29 September 2026
Job summary
You'll support people who want to stop smoking, helping them improve their health and wellbeing through personalised advice and encouragement that can make a lasting difference. Based within a supportive community health team, you'll work with individuals, groups and partner organisations to help reduce health inequalities and promote healthier lifestyles. This is a great opportunity to build skills in behaviour change, health improvement and community engagement while supporting people to make positive changes. The role includes a structured development pathway, training and ongoing support to help you grow in the position.
Main duties of the job
What you'll do:
- Provide one-to-one and group support to help people become smoke free
- Give practical advice on the health impacts of smoking and healthy lifestyle choices
- Build relationships with healthcare professionals, community groups and partner organisations
- Keep accurate records, monitor progress and contribute to service evaluation
- Support community events and awareness activities that promote healthier living
What we're looking for:
- Strong communication and listening skills with a person-centred approach
- Experience working with people, community groups or volun
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