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Specialist Smoking Cessation Worker (Ref: 0010ZC)

The closing date is 05 September 2025

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Job summary

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 job

As 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 us

WithYou 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.

Details

Date posted

20 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,390 to £26,390 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

oc-1755687590-96M4X

Job locations

Preston

Preston

PR1 1HQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

All 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 description

    Job responsibilities

    All 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 Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required for this role, as this position will cover Central and North Lancashire.

    Experience

    Essential

    • 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 Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required for this role, as this position will cover Central and North Lancashire.

    Experience

    Essential

    • 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

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    Employer details

    Employer name

    We Are With You

    Address

    Preston

    Preston

    PR1 1HQ


    Employer's website

    https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    We Are With You

    Address

    Preston

    Preston

    PR1 1HQ


    Employer's website

    https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Recruitment Manager

    Emily Frost

    Emily.frost@wearewithyou.org.uk

    07811056955

    Details

    Date posted

    20 August 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £26,390 to £26,390 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    oc-1755687590-96M4X

    Job locations

    Preston

    Preston

    PR1 1HQ


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