Smoking Cessation Senior Practitioner

We have an exciting opportunity for someone looking for professional development supporting the delivery of a brand-new role providing support around giving up smoking. This person will work alongside our existing alcohol services to provide support for people who wish to stop smoking. They will work in close partnership with the existing Essex Countywide services. The service will forge positive relationships with partner agencies and work closely with the other smoking cessation worker in Essex., As one of two senior practitioners (the other based in another treatment provider, Open Road) you will be the Stop Smoking Lead and will be part of the Alcohol Recovery Community Team. You will work with clients and promote referrals to local stop smoking services. You will work collaboratively as a virtual team to encourage individuals to stop smoking and work with the Essex Well-being Service to develop effective pathways/referral routes for individuals to receive support to stop smoking.

The role will be based in one of our existing offices in the Chelmsford, Colchester, Basildon or Harlow areas. There can be flexibility around the location, but travel will be required across all areas to ensure effective service delivery.

The Service

The service will cover the County of Essex (excluding Southend and Thurrock) and will work closely with Open Road and Essex County Council. The service will provide support to current service users who wish to give up smoking. It will work with partners to provide alternative solutions such as patches and vapes.

Previous experience in the field is desirable but not essential. We are seeking dedicated individuals, based on your values, willingness to learn new skills and the compassion to deliver the best service possible to the people that use our services.

About you

To join us a senior practitioner you will need:

Experience of working in a health and social care (or comparable field) and an understanding of the complex issues presented by people who use the service.
Evidence of effective partnership working.
Experience of managing a caseload and excellent organisational skills.
To be proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook and Word and be familiar with database management systems.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Determined, with a drive to succeed and a willingness to learn.
Passionate and enthusiastic about making a real difference to the lives of people we support.
So, if you're seeking your next challenge as a senior practitioner, please get in touch or apply today.

Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities
Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system
Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access
A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better.
We'll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team.
About Phoenix Futures
Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years' experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment.

Our values are what define us and ensure we work to the highest standards. We believe in being the best, we are passionate about recovery, we value our history and use it to inform our future.

We work with local authorities, other charities and service providers across the country to deliver innovative programmes and projects that change lives for the better, setting people on the path to health and emotional wellbeing.

We provide a diverse range of services, our expertise in psychosocial treatment and support is the common thread that runs through everything we do. People need psychological interventions, social support, meaningful use of time, sense of purpose and a place of safety to sustain their recovery. At our core, we support people, families and communities to recover from drug and alcohol dependency.

We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe it is important to include people with lived experience to ensure the needs of the people we support are represented. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is free to be themselves and we ensure equity of opportunity.

Interview Process
We want you to feel comfortable to be your best during the interview process, so that you can get to know Phoenix and we can get to know you. All details will be provided in advance so that you can feel adequately prepared, and we can support you with reasonable adjustments as required.

Starting salary of £24,750, with opportunity to access potential yearly salary increments subject to appraisal, meaning potential salary increase up to £29,250
Committed to providing a Real Living Wage for you, through accreditation with the Living Wage Foundation
25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days)
Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance