Exciting entry level opportunities are available to join our Healthy Lifestyle and Stop Smoking Team. The role will have a special interest in delivering Stop Smoking Services and supporting health promotion within the Healthy Communities Integrated Lifestyle Service in Southend.
The Stop Smoking Service offers support for eligible adults through virtual or face-to-face clinic either 1:1 or group settings. Offering 12 weeks of support with free NRT and guidance to support residents of Southend to Quit for good.
The ideal candidate will be based at one of our Southend bases nearest to their home address, however the candidate needs to be open to travel across Southend to support the delivery of the Stop Smoking Service.
This position will require the successful applicant to be competent working alone as well as with others. You will be responsible for the front-line delivery of the service and supporting clients on a one-to-one basis. You will be responsible for maintaining and replenishing your own equipment and communicating across the team and with the Stop Smoking Coordinator to ensure a quality service is delivered.
This can be a fast-paced role and will require a pro-active, versatile approach and can-do attitude to succeed. You must be able to manage your appointment time and be able to respond quickly to change. Additional duties may include admin support, one to one patient support calls and other events promotion.
The Ideal Candidate will:
- Have strong time management, empathy, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to take responsibility for own quality delivery needs and provide proactive communication.
- Have experience of, or a strong interest in delivering Stop Smoking Services or public health service delivery.
- Display an awareness of key health messages around the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and managing key risk factors: smoking cessation, diet, physical activity, social isolation, weight management and alcohol consumption.
- A competent individual who enjoys working at community events both indoor and outdoor.
- Ideally possess a minimum of 1 year experience working in community-based services or public health.
- Training will be provided however NCSCT training as well as a health degree (or equivalent) is advantageous.
- Applicants with other health qualifications or degrees may be considered for split service roles.
Is this role for you?
If you are and would like to be part of an innovative and ambitious team, we would very much like to hear from you.
You should have an outstanding record, excellent communication skills, and a focus on detail and quality.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Closing date: November 15, 2024 5:00 pm