Sessional Smokefree Advisor

Every day thousands of people want to stop smoking but dont know where to start. At Be Smoke Free Lancashire were helping people take control of their health improve their wellbeing and build healthier futures.

Were looking for compassionate motivated and engaging individuals to join our team as Sessional Support Workers & Advisors. This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality stop smoking support across Lancashire helping people achieve lasting change through evidence-based interventions and personalised support.

Working as part of a dedicated and experienced team youll support people throughout their quit journey providing encouragement practical guidance and the tools they need to succeed.

As a Sessional Support Worker & Advisor youll deliver stop smoking interventions across Lancashire both face-to-face within local communities and remotely where appropriate.

Working alongside Tobacco Addiction Specialist Nurses and Community Engagement colleagues youll provide person-centred support that empowers individuals to make positive lifestyle changes and achieve their goals.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering one-to-one and group-based stop smoking interventions.
• Conducting assessments and developing tailored quit plans.
• Using motivational interviewing techniques to encourage and sustain behaviour change.
• Providing behavioural support throughout an individuals quit journey.
• Dispensing Nicotine Replacement Therapy in line with service protocols and training.
• Building positive relationships within local communities to increase engagement with the service.
• Supporting wider service delivery activities to ensure a consistent and responsive service.

Were looking for individuals who are passionate about helping others improve their health and wellbeing.

You will bring:

• Excellent communication and engagement skills.
• The ability to build trust and rapport with a diverse range of people.
• Experience delivering support advice or interventions within health wellbeing social care public health or a related setting.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your workload effectively.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality person-centred services.
• Confidence working independently whilst contributing positively to a wider team.

Experience of behaviour change approaches smoking cessation services health improvement or motivational interviewing would be advantageous although training will be provided.

At Change Grow Live our work is built on evidence compassion and the belief that positive change is always possible.

Every conversation matters. Every intervention can change a life.

If youre passionate about helping people improve their health and wellbeing wed love to hear from you.

Please ensure that your application demonstrates how your skills experience and achievements meet the requirements outlined in the job description.

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

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

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.

If you require sponsorship please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - ()

If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live then we would love to talk to you.