Stop Smoking Advisor

Job introduction

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About the role

Stopping smoking is one of the most important changes a person can make for their health, but it's rarely something people achieve alone. That's where this role comes in.

As a Stop Smoking Advisor, you'll help local residents take a step they may have been thinking about for years. You'll provide the support, encouragement and practical guidance that helps people turn good intentions into lasting change. Whether someone is making their first attempt to quit or trying again after previous setbacks, you'll be there to help them stay focused, build confidence and keep moving forward.

This is a 14 month maternity cover opportunity to join a small, supportive team that plays an important role in improving the health and wellbeing of communities across West Northamptonshire.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Additional information

This role would suit someone who enjoys talking to people and takes genuine satisfaction from helping them achieve something they've set their mind to.

You might already work in health, wellbeing, social care, community support or a customer-facing role where you've spent time helping people work through challenges, make decisions or achieve personal goals.

The people using the service will all have different reasons for wanting to stop smoking. Some will be ready to get started straight away, while others may need reassurance, encouragement or practical support along the way. The people who do well in this role are those who can put others at ease, adapt their approach to different situations and build trust quickly.

You'll also be comfortable using IT systems as part of your day-to-day work. Managing appointments, keeping client records up to date and navigating different systems will all form part of the role, so confidence using technology and learning new systems is important.

You don't need to have worked in a stop smoking service before, but you'll have experience of working with people and supporting them in some way. Whether that comes from health, social care, wellbeing, community work or another similar environment, you'll understand how to build rapport, offer encouragement and help people work towards their goals. We'll provide the training and support needed to help you develop the specialist knowledge required for the role.

Company information

At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.

Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. Hear from our Chief Executive, Martin Henry, about building a career at WNC.

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner

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