Change Grow Live
Smoke Free Advisor
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At Change Grow Live (CGL), we’re a leading national charity combining evidence-based practices with compassion to empower individuals, deeply rooted in community impact.
We’re expanding our Smoking Cessation Service in Croydon and seek a Smoke Free Advisor to shape this transformative initiative, supporting two key groups: individuals experiencing homelessness and those living with mental health challenges.
About the Role
In this role, you’ll:
- Deliver high-quality stop-smoking interventions, supporting individuals toward healthier lives.
- Focus on community engagement, promoting smoking cessation services and raising awareness of its benefits.
- Follow Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), Champix, and e-cigarette protocols.
- Offer brief smoking cessation guidance to healthcare and social care professionals, supporting pharmacists with NRT and behavioural support.
- Operate in face-to-face community settings, remote formats, or group sessions based on client needs.
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.
Please note: CGL’s full-time hours are 37.5 per week. Part-time salaries are pro-rata.
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Key Responsibilities
- Advocacy and Awareness: Promote smoke-free benefits through community events and outreach.
- Training & Support: Provide Very Brief Advice training to stakeholders and act as a resource for pharmacists.
- Tailored Interventions: Deliver person-centred support for individuals with differing care needs.
- Protocol Adherence: Work within approved smoking cessation treatment methods.
About You
We’re looking for candidates with:
- Experience: Working in health/social care or related fields.
- Knowledge: Understanding of smoking harms, cessation policies, and behavioural support techniques.
- Skills:
- Motivational interviewing expertise.
- Competence in NRT dispensing and smoking cessation frameworks.
- Soft Skills:
- Exceptional communication and collaboration.
- Commitment to inclusive, person-centred service delivery.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic recording systems.
What We Offer
CGL fosters a supportive work environment with benefits including:
Work-Life Balance
- 25+ days holiday (increasing yearly for the first five years).
- Paid ‘Wellness’ hour per week; access to the Wellness Hub and Employee Assistance Programme.
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Career Growth
- Contributory pension scheme and professional development opportunities.
- Refer-a-Friend scheme with generous rewards.
- Comprehensive training in person-centred support techniques.
Extras
- Discounts on shopping, cinema, and holidays.
Salary Band: CGL Points 20–21 (£26,296.03 – £27,165.10) + Outer London weighting (£2,250.61).
Application & Eligibility
- Direct applications only (no agencies accepted).
- Work Rights Required: Applicants must have right to work in the UK; sponsorship unavailable.
- Visa Note: This role does not support new work visas or extensions. Eligible roles can be found here.
Closing Date:Early closure possible; apply ASAP. Contact:Bala Bhargav Parvatham | b.parvatham@cgl.org.uk.
This vacancy requires a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) enhanced check.
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