Specialist Smoking Cessation Worker

NHS

  • Preston
  • £26,390 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
Our Smoking Cessation 1:1 Workers offer vital support to help young people in schools and in the community stop smoking or vaping.Main duties of the jobAs a Smoking Cessation 1:1 Worker, you'll be managing a caseload of young people who want support with smoking or vaping habits.. You'll work with them to assess their needs, develop support plans, deliver a variety of treatments and/or refer them to other specialist support when needed. You will liaise with schools and community settings to arrange appointments and sometimes work online. You will also engage with young people and professionals to deliver information on smoking and vaping and prevention work..About usWithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland. Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them. Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.DetailsDate posted20 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£26,390 to £26,390 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberoc-1755687590-96M4XJob locationsPrestonPrestonPR1 1HQJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAll applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter. Please note: This role may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Closing date: 5th September 2025 Do you have a great rapport with young people? Are you passionate about helping them make positive changes to their lives? Do you want to play a part in helping Lancashire become Smokefree? If so, this job could be exactly what you're looking for. The work can be challenging but it's always rewarding and you will be making a real difference to people's lives. You will be working as part of an amazing team at WithYou and supporting Change, Grow, Live to deliver the young people's element of the service - Lancashire Smoke Free. A full job description is available on request by emailing . Benefits * 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
  • Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
  • Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
  • Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
  • We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
DE&I As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAll applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter. Please note: This role may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Closing date: 5th September 2025 Do you have a great rapport with young people? Are you passionate about helping them make positive changes to their lives? Do you want to play a part in helping Lancashire become Smokefree? If so, this job could be exactly what you're looking for. The work can be challenging but it's always rewarding and you will be making a real difference to people's lives. You will be working as part of an amazing team at WithYou and supporting Change, Grow, Live to deliver the young people's element of the service - Lancashire Smoke Free. A full job description is available on request by emailing . Benefits * 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
  • Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
  • Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
  • Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
  • We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
DE&I As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required for this role, as this position will cover Central and North Lancashire.
ExperienceEssential
  • We're looking for:
  • Excellent relationship building skills with a range of people from a wide variety of backgrounds
  • Experience and/or a qualification in substance misuse, mental health, psychology, nursing or youth work
  • The ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a team, sharing your skills knowledge and experience
  • Good organisational skills to be able to manage your time effectively, prioritising your work and being able to cope with the pressure of competing demands
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including engaging delivery of presentations
  • The ability to record and maintain accurate case details and in a timely manner
  • Effective IT skills, able to use different packages and digital media
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required for this role, as this position will cover Central and North Lancashire.
ExperienceEssential
  • We're looking for:
  • Excellent relationship building skills with a range of people from a wide variety of backgrounds
  • Experience and/or a qualification in substance misuse, mental health, psychology, nursing or youth work
  • The ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a team, sharing your skills knowledge and experience
  • Good organisational skills to be able to manage your time effectively, prioritising your work and being able to cope with the pressure of competing demands
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including engaging delivery of presentations
  • The ability to record and maintain accurate case details and in a timely manner
  • Effective IT skills, able to use different packages and digital media

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