Smoke Free Advisor

Smoke Free Advisor 

At Change Grow Live, we’re more than a charity – we’re a community. A place where people thrive, learn, grow, and belong.

We thrive by recruiting for success and creating the conditions for people to do their best work. We recognise and reward effort, promote agility and flexibility, and create safe, healthy environments for all. Together, we’re identifying and supporting future talent and leaders who will help us deliver our mission: to support people to change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.

We’re excited to be recruiting for our  Smoking Cessation Service in Croydon — and we’re looking for 1 Part Time Smoke Free Advisor to join us on this journey.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a service from the ground up and be part of something transformative. You’ll support people across the community to make meaningful, lasting changes — empowering them to live healthier, smoke-free lives.

Your interventions may be delivered in person or remotely, and can be tailored for individuals or delivered in group settings, depending on need. In everything you do, you’ll bring compassion, energy, and a strong belief in people's ability to change.

Working in Croydon means being part of a vibrant, diverse, and dynamic community with a strong local identity. It’s a borough full of energy, resilience, and opportunity — where you’ll have the chance to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives while working alongside passionate partners and community organisations committed to improving health and wellbeing.

At Change Grow Live:

• Everyone experiences a sense of belonging, where every voice counts.

• We are inclusive, engaging and connecting at all levels.

• We foster open, transparent, and people-focused cultures where we live our values every day.

• We deliver world-class learning and development services that help people grow professionally and personally — because when you thrive, we thrive.

Location: Croydon
Hours: Part-time, 18.75

Contract: Permanent

* Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Delivering high-quality stop smoking interventions that are tailored to individual needs.

• Promoting the benefits of a smoke-free lifestyle through community engagement and local events.

• Working within established protocols for NRT, Champix, and e-cigarettes.

• Providing training and support to local professionals (e.g. brief advice, referral pathways, behaviour support).

• Building awareness of the impact of smoking and encouraging positive lifestyle changes.

• Accurately recording and reporting interventions using electronic systems.

About You:

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in a health or social care setting.

• Knowledgeable about the harmful effects of smoking and the treatments available.

• Skilled in behavioural support techniques, including motivational interviewing.

• Committed to delivering person-centred, empowering support.

• Competent in Microsoft Office and comfortable using electronic recording systems.

• A clear communicator with a collaborative, team-focused mindset.

What We Offer:

• 25 days’ annual leave (rising with length of service), plus bank holidays – pro rata.

• A paid Wellness Hour each week, and access to a Wellness Hub and Employee Assistance Programme.

• Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.

• Comprehensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.

• A generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme.

• A welcoming and supportive environment where you’re encouraged to be yourself and grow.

Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like you and you’d like to join us in creating a smoke-free future for Croydon, we’d love to hear from you.

When applying, please make sure your supporting statement reflects the role responsibilities and person specification — this helps us understand how your skills and experiences align.

Please note: This role is centred on helping people to stop smoking. To be effective in supporting others and acting as a positive role model, we ask that applicants are non-smokers