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At Change Grow Live (CGL), we’re not just a leading national charity—we’re a team of passionate individuals dedicated to transforming lives. We combine evidence-based practices with compassion to create services that empower individuals and that are deeply rooted in the local community.
Join us for an exciting opportunity to be part of and shape our brand-new Specialist Smoking Cessation Project in CGL Birmingham’s Lonsdale House. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in building a transformative project from the ground up, making a lasting impact on the health and well-being of individuals in our diverse and vibrant community.
We are seeking a Full TIme Smoke Free Advisor to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital role in delivering a high-quality stop-smoking service, empowering individuals to take meaningful steps toward healthier lives. The position will focus on supporting those engaged with CGL’s substance misuse service to access appropriate smoking cessation provision, through the delivery of harm reduction, behaviour change and tobacco treatment provision.
If you’re passionate about making a real difference and enjoy being part of a dynamic, forward-thinking environment, this is the perfect role for you!
These interventions will be delivered face-to-face within the community, and will be tailored for individuals or delivered in a group setting, depending on their needs.
Location: CGL Birmingham – Lonsdale Hub
Full Time Salary Range: £25,077.00 - £26,502.53 (pro rata if part time hours)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full-Time)
Contract Type: This is a Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2026 but may be extended.
We welcome internal secondments and are open to offering this as a part time / job share opportunity.
*please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
Responsibilities About the RoleAs a Stop Smoking Advisor, you will:
Support individuals in quitting smoking through tailored interventions, including Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and E-cigarette protocols.Provide one-to-one and group support to help people reduce tobacco-related harm.Raise awareness of smoking cessation services through community outreach, training, and engagement events.Work closely with other health and social care professionals to encourage referrals and provide integrated support.Ensure accurate data recording and reporting to monitor progress and improve service quality. About YouWe are looking for someone who:
Has experience in health and/or social care settings.Understands the harmful effects of smoking and the benefits of smoking cessation.Can deliver engaging, person-centred interventions to support individuals with complex needs.Has experience with community engagement and promoting public health initiatives.Is proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic record-keeping systems.Possesses strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working within multidisciplinary teams. What We OfferAt Change Grow Live, we are committed to supporting our employees and offer:
25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing annually for first five years. (Annual leave is pro-rated for part-time roles).A paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week, plus access to a Wellness Hub and Employee Assistance Programme.A contributory pension scheme.A variety of benefits, including discounts on shopping, cinema, and holidays.A friendly and supportive team environment.Comprehensive training and career development opportunities.A Refer-a-Friend Scheme with generous rewards.How to ApplyTo help us understand how your skills and experiences align with this role, please ensure your application form and supporting statement reflect the details outlined in the job description.
Please note: This role does not qualify for a Health and Care Worker visa. However, you may be eligible under the Skilled Worker route if you meet the minimum salary requirements. More information can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
If this sounds like you and you are ready to take the next step in your career with Change Grow Live, we would love to hear from you!
Join us in empowering people to live healthier, smoke-free lives.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 19 to 21 (£25,077.00 - £26,502.53) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Closing Date 25/4/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Tanya McGougan | tanya.mcgougan@cgl.org.uk This post is subject to a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme check at an enhanced level. Options ApplyApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer <p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;">Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;"> </span></p> Share this vacancy on your newsfeed
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We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work. If you have any feedback on our recruitment processes (good or bad) we’d love to hear from you so that we can make sure they are fair and we attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.
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