Provide CIC

Stop Smoking Practitioner

The closing date is 16 April 2026

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work within Essex Wellbeing Services delivering advice and support to those wanting to stop smoking.

We promote a range of different methods of supporting people which includes virtual interventions, telephone support and community events.

The postholder will be based at home but is required to travel to the areas covered by the locality team in North, West, Mid and South Essex. when required.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be required to work as part of a locality-based team providing support and intervention to adults looking to make changes to their health and wellbeing. To deliver evidence-based stop smoking interventions, these could include one to one, drop in, group sessions, telephone, or on-line support, these must be in accordance with the NCSCT Standard Treatment Programme.

You will be required to engage with Service Users and provide smoking cessation advice and support to smokers in the community, using both Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and behavioural change techniques.

See full Job description.

About us

Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.

We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people's homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.

A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times:

Vision: Transforming Lives

Values: Care, Innovation and Compassion

Mission: An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.

Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+ and Ethnic Minority Networks.

Eligible for NHS Pension

Details

Date posted

02 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per annum, Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

828-PROVIDE4023

Job locations

900 The Crescent

Colchester

CO4 9YQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for a full job description and list of main responsibilities. Thank you for applying for a role within Provide.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for a full job description and list of main responsibilities. Thank you for applying for a role within Provide.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NCSCT Level 2 practitioner

Desirable

  • Making Every Contact Count training

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of working in public health and in the community
  • Proven track record of engagement with people on both an individual level and in group settings
  • Experience of multi-agency working

Personal Attributes & Circumstances

Essential

  • Car owner/driver or ability to travel independently
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NCSCT Level 2 practitioner

Desirable

  • Making Every Contact Count training

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of working in public health and in the community
  • Proven track record of engagement with people on both an individual level and in group settings
  • Experience of multi-agency working

Personal Attributes & Circumstances

Essential

  • Car owner/driver or ability to travel independently

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Provide CIC

Address

900 The Crescent

Colchester

CO4 9YQ


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Provide CIC

Address

900 The Crescent

Colchester

CO4 9YQ


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

EWS Stop Smoking Delivery Co-ordinator

Alex King

alex.king8@nhs.net

07580911352

Details

Date posted

02 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per annum, Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

828-PROVIDE4023

Job locations

900 The Crescent

Colchester

CO4 9YQ


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