Prevention And Early Intervention Officer - Stop Smoking

Middlesbrough Development Corporation; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlesbrough Council is seeking a motivated Prevention and Early Intervention Officer to join the South Tees Stop Smoking service. The role focuses on stopping the start of smoking by leading prevention initiatives for children, young people and priority groups.

You will work with schools, communities and partners to deliver targeted programmes that contribute to a smoke-free generation. The post supports reversing rising smoking prevalence across South Tees and improving local health and

Responsibilities

• Lead prevention initiatives to reduce smoking initiation among children, young people and priority groups.
• Collaborate with schools, communities, partners and stakeholders to deliver targeted programmes.

Job description

Are you passionate about improving health outcomes and preventing future harm?

We are seeking a motivated and innovative Prevention and Early Intervention Officer to join the South Tees Stop Smoking service.

The primary focus of this role is “Stopping the Start” by leading prevention initiatives that reduce smoking intake, particularly among children, young people, and other priority groups.

Working with schools, communities, partners, and stakeholders, you will develop and deliver targeted programmes that support our ambition to create a smoke-free generation.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in reversing rising smoking prevalence across South Tees and contribute to improving the health and wellbeing of local communities.

If you are passionate about prevention, health improvement, and making a lasting difference, we would love to hear from you.

If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!

Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.