Stop Smoking Advisor

Stop Smoking Advisor (fixed term until March 2026)

Grade F

We're looking for a Stop Smoking Advisor, Interested?

Do you want a role where you're recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, please keep reading as you're just what we're looking for!

The team…

Our aim is to address complex public health issues while working to reduce health inequalities and improve overall community wellbeing at a population level. We work to improve the conditions in which people live with the hope of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting overall wellbeing by focusing on prevention, health promotion and education., We are seeking to recruit a stop smoking advisor to work within our Public Health Team. This role will be both challenging and rewarding supporting the wider tobacco control agenda and plays a key part of creating an approach to quitting which puts the smoker at the centre and focuses on those most in need.

The role will involve providing specialist support, advice and guidance on stop smoking services to a range of professionals, clients, and members of the public. Therefore, an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the treatments and interventions available to smokers in essential, alongside the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

You will support work to develop an effective system-based approach to stop smoking support in Gateshead by coordinating and streamlining pathways for Gateshead residents. Playing a key role in 'Helping smokers to quit' by ensuring the service is targeted to priority population groups, as well as liaising and working with partners to promote the stop smoking service and encourage appropriate referrals. Therefore, experience of engagement work with key partners within the community is essential.

The role will include working at a community level to set up, coordinate and run community-led stop smoking support utilising a range of evidence-based interventions. It is important that the successful candidate has experience of working within stop smoking services and delivering behaviour change interventions to individuals and groups. Knowledge of the local area and an understanding of the barriers local residents face when accessing services would also be an advantage.

You will hold a relevant professional qualification (NVQ level 2 minimum) or significant experience working within smoking cessation. National Centre for Smoking Cessation Training (NCSCT) Level 2 training is desirable. The role is initially offered on a fixed term basis until March 2026 but may be extended if further funding is secured.

A bit about Gateshead Council…

Gateshead is a constantly changing borough combining modern facilities with a fascinating heritage and the demand for our services continues to grow. We engage with many partners and contract a high number of services to deliver the best outcomes for our community. We're truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.

People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.

What's in it for you? Well, there's so much on offer and here's just a few of the highlights!

You'll be paid a competitive salary £27,334 to £29,777 pa
We'll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension.
You will receive an annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year (pro-rata for part time employees) rising to 32, 2 of which may be fixed by the council at any time. You also have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
You'll have the opportunity to participate in the Council's Flexi time scheme, subject to management approval and business needs, which could be up to 26 flexi days per year.
We offer hybrid working arrangements to ensure a positive work life balance.
A robust Workforce Development offer with opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas.
You'll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and ability to use our cycle to work scheme.
You'll have access to our new benefits platform VIVUP where you can get discounts and offers on online and high street shopping

It's time to apply!

We're delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile via this link: JOB PROFILE. It's important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria, because when we start choosing people to come and meet us we'll be checking to ensure that they meet the essential criteria as set out in the job profile.