Cumberland Council
Health and Wellbeing Officer - Smoking Cessation - CMB2591e
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# About the Role
Cumberland Council is recruiting two Health & Wellbeing Officers to support individuals aged 16 years and over across Cumberland in quitting smoking, with a focus on disadvantaged communities and respiratory health pathways.
Identity: Job Title: Health & Wellbeing Officer Salary: £32,061 to £32,597 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Based in Carlisle and Workington Contract: Fixed-Term (18 months)
This role aligns with the council’s ambition to become smoke-free by 2030. You’ll adopt a coaching approach, fostering trusting relationships with individuals facing multiple challenges, including mental health issues, homelessness, or substance misuse.
Key Responsibilities
You will:
- Facilitate one-on-one and group behaviour-change interventions focused on quitting smoking.
- Provide nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) aids and tailored support.
- Lead a 12-week programme for those seeking to quit.
- Work with the most disadvantaged 20% of communities, supporting respiratory health pathways, including:
- Those in respiratory health programmes (e.g., lung health checks, enhanced health checks).
- Participants in Waiting Well and targeted health check initiatives.
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Requirements
Essential Criteria
To succeed, you must demonstrate experience or willingness to:
- Coach individuals on factors influencing health decisions—primarily smoking cessation.
- Challenge and address inequities, helping communities overcome and sustain change.
- Build independence and resilience in those facing future crises.
- Link individuals, encouraging self-led support groups within local networks.
- Engage with difficult or minoritized groups (e.g., those with substance misuse, mental health barriers).
Skills & Attributes
- Passionate about public health, particularly smoking cessation.
- Comfortable with non-directive, coaching-based support.
- Strong empathy, thoughtfulness, and ability to build authentic relationships.
- Flexibility to adapt to challenging life situations.
- Proven ability to work in collaborative teams with diverse community stakeholders.
Benefits & Commitment
- Join a dynamic team dedicated to addressing health inequalities.
- Embrace potential, not perfection—opportunities for personal and career growth within the council.
- Support a local authority mission to shape a healthier Cumbrian community.
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Apply Today! View the full post specification and submit your CV with some brief questions. This opportunity is time-sensitive, and early applications are encouraged.
Recruitment Process & Support
- Applications close 31/07/2026; interviews on 25/08/2026 (Carlisle) or 26/08/2026 (Workington).
- Potential guaranteed interviews for:
- Disabled candidates
- Former care leavers under 24
- Military community members (veterans, service family, reservists)
- DBS check required: Enhanced with Adults & Children Barred List.
- Adjustments available for recruitment barriers—contact Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk.
📧 More information? Email: HAWCrecruitment@cumberland.gov.uk → Questions? Attend an info session (online MS Teams, 15/07/26 or 29/07/26 at 5pm).
Please apply via Cumberland Council’s careers portal.
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