Job summary Solutions4Health are delighted to be offering the role of Community Specialist Stop Smoking Advisor at the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead. This is a permanent role, available on both full-time and part-time bases, with a competitive salary of £30,000 per annum. Role Summary Solutions4Health is an innovative company dedicated to tackling health inequalities. We are seeking an enthusiastic Community Specialist Outreach Stop Smoking Advisor to support and motivate clients in their journey to quit smoking. The role involves delivering tailored smoking cessation plans through one-to-one, drop-in, or group sessions, focusing on priority groups such as those in deprived areas, routine/manual occupations, long-term unemployed, and social housing residents. We’re looking for a dedicated, organised, and proactive individual with strong communication skills and a solutions-focused mindset. You should be able to engage effectively with diverse communities, collaborate with stakeholders, and develop innovative outreach strategies to enhance the stop smoking programme. Experience working with vulnerable groups is essential. This role requires outreach work across the borough and occasional travel to our Head Office. Main duties of the job Main Duties & Responsibilities Explain to clients the principles of Stop Smoking Services so that they can make an informed choice to stop smoking. Able to create and manage a database of new and existing community groups. An outgoing personality with the ability to engage confidently and effectively with a vast spectrum of individuals and interest groups. Continue and build new partnerships with existing and new stakeholders. Outreach work in targeted areas to meet service KPIs. Motivate and empower clients to make behaviour changes. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Use your excellent communication skills to educate, influence and motivate others. Commitment to addressing healthcare inequalities and successfully reaching out to vulnerable groups within the community, which could include people recovering from addictions, young parents, areas of deprivation and more. Devise and deliver a client-led treatment plan in concordance with national and local guidelines, effectively and professionally dealing with the issue of the quit attempt until it is resolved. This will include CO monitoring, the completion of accurate data to comply with NICE guidelines, and a comprehensive account of weekly interventions. Plan and organise workload, this will include the management of a caseload. Deliver one-to-one, face-to-face clinics, which will have an emphasis on supporting clients from local communities. These may be face-to-face or drop-in sessions. Actively participate in promotional events which may include weekend and evening working. About us Solutions4Health are an innovative company with a passion and a track record for tackling health inequalities. We provide a one-stop solution for commissioners accountable for outcome-focused integrated Public Health services. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as we do not sponsor work permits and outside work permits are not accepted as proof of a right to work in the UK. We encourage applicants meeting the criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Solutions4health are a disability-confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments, either at the application or interview stage, please contact our HR team. Benefits Promoting and supporting employee well-being is at the heart of our purpose which is why we offer a range of health and wellbeing support to our teams. Employee Assistance Programme (including 24/7 helpline access and health and wellbeing app) Fully funded V1 HSF Health Plan - over 35 benefits at no cost to you such as contribution to dental, optical, etc and access to Perkbox providing discounts on shopping, gym membership, travel etc. Cycle to Work scheme Annual Leave that increases with the length of service Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £30,000 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number SD1256750RoyCSSSA Job locations Royal Borough Of Windsor & Maidenhead Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 1RF Job description Job responsibilities Solutions4Health are delighted to be offering the role of Community Specialist Stop Smoking Advisor at the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead. This is a permanent role, available on both full-time and part-time bases, with a competitive salary of £30,000 per annum. Role Summary Solutions4Health is an innovative company with a passion and a track record for tackling health inequalities. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Community Specialist Outreach Stop Smoking Advisor who will motivate and support our clients in achieving their goal to stop smoking. The Outreach Stop Smoking Advisor will deliver a client-led smoking cessation treatment plan via one-to-one, drop or group sessions depending on the needs of the client, and monitor outcomes of treatment programmes for their effectiveness. To deliver and engage Outreach work to the priority groups e.g.: people living in deprived areas, adults in routine and manual occupation, adults who never worked or are long-term unemployed, and social housing. We are looking for a dedicated, organised, and reliable individual with a ‘can do’ attitude, and a real determination to succeed with a solutions-focused outlook and can listen and work with people in a variety of situations. Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. An exceptional, communicator; a natural relationship builder, can prioritise time and workload effectively. Make a positive impact on local communities to develop and implement new ideas of engagement to the stop smoking programme. The work will be crucial in addressing health inequalities within the community and have a superb track record of working with vulnerable groups who may sometimes struggle to access good quality healthcare services. This role involves outreach activities across the borough, and occasional travel to our Head Office as required. Main Duties & Responsibilities Explain to clients the principles of Stop Smoking Services so that they can make an informed choice to stop smoking. Able to create and manage a database of new and existing community groups. An outgoing personality with the ability to engage confidently and effectively with a vast spectrum of individuals and interest groups. Continue and build new partnerships with existing and new stakeholders. Outreach work in targeted areas to meet service KPIs. Motivate and empower clients to make behaviour changes. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Use your excellent communication skills to educate, influence and motivate others. Commitment to addressing healthcare inequalities and successfully reaching out to vulnerable groups within the community, which could include people recovering from addictions, young parents, areas of deprivation and more. Devise and deliver a client-led treatment plan in concordance with national and local guidelines, effectively and professionally dealing with the issue of the quit attempt until it is resolved. This will include CO monitoring, the completion of accurate data to comply with NICE guidelines, and a comprehensive account of weekly interventions. Plan and organise workload, this will include the management of a caseload. Deliver one-to-one, face-to-face clinics, which will have an emphasis on supporting clients from local communities. These may be face-to-face or drop-in sessions. Actively participate in promotional events which may include weekend and evening working. About Us Solutions4Health are an innovative company with a passion and a track record for tackling health inequalities. We provide a one-stop solution for commissioners accountable for outcome-focused integrated Public Health services. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as we do not sponsor work permits and outside work permits are not accepted as proof of a right to work in the UK. We encourage applicants meeting the criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Solutions4health are a disability-confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments, either at the application or interview stage, please contact our HR team. Benefits Promoting and supporting employee well-being is at the heart of our purpose which is why we offer a range of health and wellbeing support to our teams. Employee Assistance Programme (including 24/7 helpline access and health and wellbeing app) Fully funded V1 HSF Health Plan - over 35 benefits at no cost to you such as contribution to dental, optical, etc and access to Perkbox providing discounts on shopping, gym membership, travel etc. Cycle to Work scheme Annual Leave that increases with the length of service Job description Job responsibilities Solutions4Health are delighted to be offering the role of Community Specialist Stop Smoking Advisor at the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead. This is a permanent role, available on both full-time and part-time bases, with a competitive salary of £30,000 per annum. Role Summary Solutions4Health is an innovative company with a passion and a track record for tackling health inequalities. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Community Specialist Outreach Stop Smoking Advisor who will motivate and support our clients in achieving their goal to stop smoking. The Outreach Stop Smoking Advisor will deliver a client-led smoking cessation treatment plan via one-to-one, drop or group sessions depending on the needs of the client, and monitor outcomes of treatment programmes for their effectiveness. To deliver and engage Outreach work to the priority groups e.g.: people living in deprived areas, adults in routine and manual occupation, adults who never worked or are long-term unemployed, and social housing. We are looking for a dedicated, organised, and reliable individual with a ‘can do’ attitude, and a real determination to succeed with a solutions-focused outlook and can listen and work with people in a variety of situations. Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. An exceptional, communicator; a natural relationship builder, can prioritise time and workload effectively. Make a positive impact on local communities to develop and implement new ideas of engagement to the stop smoking programme. The work will be crucial in addressing health inequalities within the community and have a superb track record of working with vulnerable groups who may sometimes struggle to access good quality healthcare services. This role involves outreach activities across the borough, and occasional travel to our Head Office as required. Main Duties & Responsibilities Explain to clients the principles of Stop Smoking Services so that they can make an informed choice to stop smoking. Able to create and manage a database of new and existing community groups. An outgoing personality with the ability to engage confidently and effectively with a vast spectrum of individuals and interest groups. Continue and build new partnerships with existing and new stakeholders. Outreach work in targeted areas to meet service KPIs. Motivate and empower clients to make behaviour changes. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Use your excellent communication skills to educate, influence and motivate others. Commitment to addressing healthcare inequalities and successfully reaching out to vulnerable groups within the community, which could include people recovering from addictions, young parents, areas of deprivation and more. Devise and deliver a client-led treatment plan in concordance with national and local guidelines, effectively and professionally dealing with the issue of the quit attempt until it is resolved. This will include CO monitoring, the completion of accurate data to comply with NICE guidelines, and a comprehensive account of weekly interventions. Plan and organise workload, this will include the management of a caseload. Deliver one-to-one, face-to-face clinics, which will have an emphasis on supporting clients from local communities. These may be face-to-face or drop-in sessions. Actively participate in promotional events which may include weekend and evening working. About Us Solutions4Health are an innovative company with a passion and a track record for tackling health inequalities. We provide a one-stop solution for commissioners accountable for outcome-focused integrated Public Health services. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as we do not sponsor work permits and outside work permits are not accepted as proof of a right to work in the UK. We encourage applicants meeting the criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Solutions4health are a disability-confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments, either at the application or interview stage, please contact our HR team. Benefits Promoting and supporting employee well-being is at the heart of our purpose which is why we offer a range of health and wellbeing support to our teams. Employee Assistance Programme (including 24/7 helpline access and health and wellbeing app) Fully funded V1 HSF Health Plan - over 35 benefits at no cost to you such as contribution to dental, optical, etc and access to Perkbox providing discounts on shopping, gym membership, travel etc. Cycle to Work scheme Annual Leave that increases with the length of service Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential N/A Desirable A Level or equivalent qualifications. A certified NCSCT Smoking Cessation Practitioner is desirable. Knowledge and Skills Essential An understanding of the problems experienced by socially disadvantaged sectors of the community. A strong understanding of the impact of smoking on health is essential Knowledge of a specialist field in community health acquired through relevant experience or further education background Knowledge of local area Desirable Knowledge of behaviour change models Experience Essential IT skills and experience with data inputting are essential. Day-to-day management of creating a customer database Commitment to addressing healthcare inequalities and successfully reaching out to the vulnerable groups within the community, which could include people recovering from addictions, young parents, areas of deprivation and more. Desirable Work with different partner agencies, e.g.: Housing Association, Family Hubs, LGBT and other different local and diverse communities. Other Essential Full Clean Driving Licence (no more than 3 points) The ability to travel and transport equipment between clinics Evening and Saturday work will be required Desirable N/A Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential N/A Desirable A Level or equivalent qualifications. A certified NCSCT Smoking Cessation Practitioner is desirable. Knowledge and Skills Essential An understanding of the problems experienced by socially disadvantaged sectors of the community. A strong understanding of the impact of smoking on health is essential Knowledge of a specialist field in community health acquired through relevant experience or further education background Knowledge of local area Desirable Knowledge of behaviour change models Experience Essential IT skills and experience with data inputting are essential. Day-to-day management of creating a customer database Commitment to addressing healthcare inequalities and successfully reaching out to the vulnerable groups within the community, which could include people recovering from addictions, young parents, areas of deprivation and more. Desirable Work with different partner agencies, e.g.: Housing Association, Family Hubs, LGBT and other different local and diverse communities. Other Essential Full Clean Driving Licence (no more than 3 points) The ability to travel and transport equipment between clinics Evening and Saturday work will be required Desirable N/A 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 Solutions 4 Health Limited Address Royal Borough Of Windsor & Maidenhead Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 1RF Employer's website https://www.solutions4health.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)