Stop Smoking Advisor

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Stop Smoking Advisor to join our Stop Smoking Service. The Smokefree North Somerset Team are responsible for supporting people who smoke, to stop smoking for good. Our aim is to reduce smoking prevalence in North Somerset to less than 5% by 2030, helping smokers to live healthier, happier lives., Hold a caseload of clients, providing ongoing support inline with the National centre for Smoking Cessation and Training (NCSCT) Standard Treatment Programme, supporting and motivating clients to achieve a smokefree future.
Plan and deliver smoking cessation advice and support sessions either online, via telephone or in face-to-face clinics and drop-ins, providing advice on stop smoking medications, working within recommended protocols and guidelines.
Communicate with colleagues and partner agencies to establish referral routes into the service, from groups with poorer health outcomes, those experiencing health inequalities, including from areas in North Somerset with the highest levels of multiple deprivation.
To be involved in monitoring and evaluation of attendance at smokefree support sessions and contribute to the completion of the minimum data set requirement. This will include following up quitters who do not attend for planned support.
To support marketing and promotion of the service including attendance at community events.

About You

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about supporting people to make positive changes to their lives through stopping smoking, and who possesses the following skills and experience

Ability to engage with service users using a person centred empathetic non-judgemental approach, motivating, and supporting individuals to change their behaviour.
NVQ level 2 in literacy and numeracy
Competent in the use of computer software packages including Microsoft Word and email software.

Desirable Criteria:

Significant experience of supporting smokers to stop smoking or other areas of behaviour change particularly with service users from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Experience of organising and facilitating groups in a range of settings.
Experience of partnership working across agencies.
Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding protocols and the threshold levels for service users' groups.
Experience using case management systems for recording service users and/or patient details and details of interactions.
Awareness and general understanding of the harms of tobacco smoking, relevant local and national policies, aims and legislation on smoking and smoking cessation.
Level 2 Stop Smoking Advisor Qualification or willing to work towards this., Disability Confident
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