Job Summary: Live Well Advisor

Croydon Council’s Public Health team is looking for a motivated advisor to join the Live Well Programme on a 12-month fixed-term basis. This front-line role is dedicated to reducing health inequalities and increasing life expectancy for Croydon residents. You will act as a coach and guide, helping individuals navigate a 12-week structured journey to quit smoking, manage their weight, and reduce alcohol consumption. If you are passionate about community health and empowering others to make sustainable lifestyle changes, this role offers a direct way to impact the wellbeing of a diverse urban population.

Requirements and Skills

Experience: Delivering behaviour change programmes in smoking cessation, weight management, or alcohol support.
Coaching Skills: Strong motivational interviewing techniques and the ability to build trust quickly.
Case Management: Proven ability to manage a caseload, maintain accurate electronic records, and work independently.
Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills for 1:1 sessions, group interventions, and community engagement.
Community Insight: An understanding of health inequalities and the specific barriers faced by local London communities.
Qualifications (Desirable): NCSCT Level 2 (Smoking Cessation), Healthy Weight Coaching, or Alcohol Extended Brief Intervention certification.

Role Overview

As a Live Well Advisor, you are the face of proactive public health in Croydon. You will work across the borough in a community-based/hybrid capacity, conducting assessments and reviews via face-to-face, video, and telephone sessions. Your work is evidence-based; you will provide approved nicotine replacement therapies and deliver “Making Every Contact Count” (MECC) awareness sessions. Beyond individual coaching, you will be a service ambassador, collaborating with GP practices, pharmacies, and voluntary organizations to ensure the Live Well programme is accessible to those who need it most.

Key Responsibilities

Intervention Delivery: Lead 1:1 and group sessions focusing on sustainable behaviour change over a 12-week period.
Clinical Support: Provide smoking cessation support, including pharmacotherapies, in line with national guidance.
Community Outreach: Organize and deliver engagement sessions to promote the service and raise health awareness.
Stakeholder Liaison: Work closely with health partners (GPs, pharmacies) and community groups to streamline referrals.
Record Keeping: Ensure all client data is captured accurately and timely within the Council’s management systems.

Salary and Contract

Salary: £38,256 – £39,276 (Grade 7).
Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term / Secondment cover.
Hours: 36 hours per week.
Location: Croydon (Community Based / Hybrid).

Why Join Croydon Council?

Impact: A rewarding role where you see the tangible results of residents leading healthier, more independent lives.
Support: A collaborative Public Health team with access to ongoing training and professional development.
Inclusivity: Croydon is a Disability Confident employer and supports hybrid/flexible working arrangements.

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