Stop Smoking Advisor

**Virtual Smoking Cessation Advisor**

Cornwall has an ambition to create a smoke free generation by 2030 and we are looking for highly capable and committed individuals to join us to make this happen
- An ability to motivate and inspire behaviour change in individuals who may initially be resistant to change in order to facilitate health improvement.
- An ability to successfully deliver stop smoking interventions to individuals and advise on follow up support.
- A strong work ethic and the ability to work both individually and as part of a team towards shared objectives.
- Able to work flexibly across the week including a commitment to working regular evenings and Saturday mornings.
- An ability to manage busy caseloads effectively.
- An ability to use evidence-based practice with a compassionate approach towards tobacco dependency.
- An ability to effectively collect and document information appropriately within a database.

Healthy Cornwall strives to reduce health inequalities across Cornwall by taking a targeted approach. Working with individuals and communities with the most need, situated in areas of high deprivation or those who are socially excluded. This role supports our approach by dealing with general smoking cessation attempts.

For an informal discussion please contact Tom Liddicoat on 07522709067.

Whilst the location/work-base for this role may have been specified our evolving ways of working means that the role may require you to also work remotely (e.g., from home/other locations). We will discuss this with you during the recruitment process.

We are happy to talk about flexible working options such as part-time or compressed hours. More examples of our flexible working opportunities can be found here - flexible working options.

**How To Apply**

**About Us**

Cornwall Council deliver services to more than half a million local people and over five million visitors a year. Find out about working and volunteering for us.

Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g., race, disability, sex, gender, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits.

Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It’s a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.