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Smoking Cessation Outreach Worker
Closing Date: 18/05/2025
About us
Big Life is in the business of changing lives. We fight inequality by working with people and places to create opportunities and inspire change. Whatever service we deliver to help people change their lives, we do things the Big Life Way.
What you’ll be doing
As a Smoking Cessation Worker, you will work with people who are experiencing problems with substance misuse in Trafford and Criminal Justice settings, and who may be ambivalent or have multi barriers in accessing services. The role will require you to identify and engage people in Trafford, supporting and motivating them to stop smoking.
Your role will be to develop and lead on community initiatives which promote smoking cessation in community settings, and to provide NRT and Vapes to clients as part of a nicotine reduction pla.n
You will work alongside the Achieve Assertive Outreach Team, taking a targeted approach to providing appropriate, evidence-based interventions to motivate individuals to quit smoking.
What we need from you
- You will provide expertise to identify and engage people in Trafford using Drug and Alcohol and Criminal Justice support services settings, actively supporting individuals to stop smoking
- You will be able to engage, motivate and reconnect with service users who may be ambivalent to treatment and support them to access a plan to quit.
- You will support community initiatives which promote smoking cessation.
- You will use a range of evidence-based tools and techniques for motivating clients.
- You will develop effective relationships with a range of external organisations and agencies.
- You need an enhanced level DBS check for this role.
What we will offer you in return
- An annual salary of £30,060 (NJC SCP 17) pro rata
- 17.5 hour weekly contract
- 25 days holiday (pro rata), and 30 once you’ve been here five years
- A relaxed culture where you are expected to plan your own day, take breaks when you need them and enjoy your work
- Ongoing personal and professional development through regular supervision
- A supportive, flexible approach to managing staff health and wellbeing, including a wide range of perks, schemes and support.
What next?
If you are passionate about supporting people to enhance their health and wellbeing and possess the necessary skills, then click apply and complete the short application process.
Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace and would especially like to hear from applicants from Black, Asian and other racially marginalised communities.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 18th May 2025 at 11pm. Applications received after this time will not be considered and CVs will not be accepted. Interviews will take place the week commencing 26th May 2025 and will be conducted face-to-face.
For more information and a full job description, please visit www.thebiglifegroup.com/jobs
If you need more support or information in a different format, please contact HR at hr@thebiglifegroup.com
Big Life strives to be diverse and inclusive—a place where we can all be ourselves. We strongly encourage applicants from all parts of society. On our careers site, you can read about the actions we are taking ourselves to fight inequality and inspire change.
We actively value the lived experiences and expertise of our staff, volunteers and those who use our service and see the extra value they bring to our organisation.
Your health and happiness are important to us, so we offer a comprehensive staff wellbeing package.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will be subject to enhanced DBS checks.
The Big Life group positively promotes diversity in the workforce.
The Big Life group is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
