Mental Health Stop Smoking Advisor
For people living with mental health challenges, stopping smoking can feel particularly difficult. While many people want to quit, factors such as stress, anxiety, long-term habits and life circumstances can make taking that first step, and sticking with it, much harder. This role exists to help address that.As a Stop Smoking Advisor, you'll support people to make positive changes to both their physical and mental wellbeing.
Through regular conversations, practical guidance and a personalised approach, you'll help people build confidence, overcome barriers and work towards becoming smoke free.This is an opportunity to use your experience of supporting people through change in a role where you can see the impact of your work over time.
Working as part of a supportive Public Health team, you'll help residents improve their health, increase their confidence and achieve goals that can have a lasting impact on their lives.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.
