Stop Smoking Advisor

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Job Reference Ref/162342/9609

Apply for this job Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Temporary Contract Details: Maternity Cover Salary Range : £32,358-£34,107 Working Hours: 37 Location: Northampton Closing Date: 16/11/2026 Job Category: Public Health Organisation: West Northamptonshire Council

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About the role

Stopping smoking is one of the most important changes a person can make for their health, but it's rarely something people achieve alone. That's where this role comes in.

As a Stop Smoking Advisor, you'll help local residents take a step they may have been thinking about for years. You'll provide the support, encouragement and practical guidance that helps people turn good intentions into lasting change. Whether someone is making their first attempt to quit or trying again after previous setbacks, you'll be there to help them stay focused, build confidence and keep moving forward.

This is a 14 month maternity cover opportunity to join a small, supportive team that plays an important role in improving the health and wellbeing of communities across West Northamptonshire.

 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.

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What will you be doing?

Much of your time will be spent talking with residents who have decided they want to stop smoking. From the first conversation through to their smoke-free milestone, you'll be there to offer guidance, encouragement and practical support that helps them stay on track.

Using behavioural support techniques and motivational interviewing, you'll help people build confidence, stay focused on their goals and work through the challenges that can come with making a lasting change. Some people will know exactly where they want to start, while others may need help finding an approach that works for them.

You'll deliver support through a mix of telephone and face-to-face clinics, building relationships with the people you're supporting and providing regular encouragement throughout their journey. Along the way, you'll keep records up to date, manage appointments and make sure people can access the support they need when they need it.

The role also involves getting out into local communities, undertaking outreach work and helping to raise awareness of the support available. Whether you're attending a community event, speaking with local organisations or engaging with healthcare and community partners, you'll play an important role in promoting the service and encouraging more people to access it.

Whether you're helping someone prepare for their quit date, checking in after a difficult week or celebrating a milestone they've worked hard to reach, you'll play an important part in helping local residents improve their health and wellbeing.

Why join us

There aren't many roles where you get to see someone's confidence grow from week to week. In this role, you'll support people through a significant change in their lives and share in their successes as they reach milestones they may not have thought possible.

You'll join a friendly and experienced team who support one another, share knowledge and genuinely care about the people they work with. The role offers plenty of variety, opportunities to work within local communities and the chance to develop skills and experience that could open doors to a future career in public health, wellbeing or health improvement.

Alongside a rewarding career, you'll benefit from:

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