Smoking Cessation Community Worker
Salary £ 26,409.00 (pro rata, per-annum)
Community
Vacancy listed 10/03/2026
Application deadline 27/03/2026
Details
Overview

Sheffield Mind is looking for an Tobacco Cessation Community Worker to deliver individual and group support to people with mental health needs who have quit or are trying to quit smoking

Working Hours:
22.2 hours peer week

Contract end date: 12 months from the start date.

How to apply:
  • Download the application form from our website 
  • Click 'apply' at the bottom of this page 
  • Enter your details 
  • Upload your application form and CV 
(Please have your CV and application form ready to upload. If the session expires, you will not be able to complete the upload.) 

Person Specification.

In your application, we want to get a sense of you – who you are, what motivates you – but we also need to know you have the skills to do the job.

The Person Specification outlines the experience, skills and knowledge we think the successful candidate needs – so in your answers, you need to refer to all these points and tell what experience you have.  Please number your answers.


  •  Willingness to complete the National Centre for Smoking Cessation Training (NCSCT) e-learning module (‘very brief advice on smoking’) and Smokefree Sheffield training, including advice on raising the topic of smoking and information on Sheffield’s stop smoking service offer  | E
  •  Knowledge of mental health issues   | E
  •  Friendly/approachable with ability to engage people with mental health needs/multiple challenges.   | E
  •  Ability to carry a case load. | E
  •  Ability to facilitate groups.   | E
  •  Ability to present information in an accessible and appropriate manner.  | E
  •  Ability to maintain admin systems independently and accurately and record/analyse data  | E
  •  Able to work independently and use own initiative  | E
  •  Highly organised at managing time and workload  | E
  •  Understanding and awareness of data protection and confidentiality  | E

Please Note: Recruited staff are required to evidence that they have worked in accordance with the person specification and job description in order to successfully pass their probationary period and as part of the annual appraisal process. 
 
Job purpose:

Sheffield Mind's Smoking Cessation Project offers individual and group support to people with mental health needs who have quit or are trying to quit smoking. This is a new and small service with one member of staff and a volunteer student attached. The role involves working with people close to their own homes, in the community and at our Wellbeing Centre in Sharrow. 

Sheffield Mind is committed to investing in and developing our workforce.  The successful candidates will receive:
 
1.      Sheffield Mind’s core training for new staff
2.     Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
3.     Contributions to a workplace pension scheme.
 
The successful applicant will also receive ongoing support and regular supervision from their line manager, the Director of Services together with day-to-day support provided by Sheffield Mind colleagues.
 
The SCW will link with a variety of key stakeholders including:
 
·  Voluntary sector providers including Sheffield Mind’s other services
·  Smokefree Sheffield and community partners
·  Clients, family members and carers
 

Values

Sheffield Mind has a set of core values which we expect all staff to demonstrate.  Building on these we have developed a set of expectations that we expect all team members to demonstrate.

·  Share your knowledge and experience
·  Use appropriate language when communicating to others to ensure they understand
·  Be decisive
·  Be positive – focus on what you can do and why something will/could work
·  Actively seek feedback and act on it (where appropriate)
·  Know when to step in and do it yourself and when to leave others to have a go
·  Be self-aware: know your strengths and development needs and look for ways to develop
·  Be visible
·  Take care of your own well being
·  Manage yourself and your emotions 

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Enable individuals with mental health issues who want to quit smoking, to access Smokefree Sheffield services by attending first appointments with the service user and, subject to capacity, attending further appointments with individuals who struggle with anxiety/motivation.
  • Talk to groups of service users in community settings, about getting ready to quit and the support that’s available do this.
·  Encourage peer support through facilitating an hour-long weekly drop-in where service users can come together, to support each other and talk about the challenges/triumphs of quitting and about their mental health.
· Promote the service internally to our own service users and peer support groups, including Rainbow Minds.
· Liaise with Smokefree Sheffield to ensure efficient referral routes and enable us to promote their work effectively and accurately.
·   Host Smokefree Sheffield Clinics at our Wellbeing Centre.
  • Work with the Smoking Cessation volunteer when needed.
  • Provide administrative support to the delivery of the project and use the Lamplight database to maintain accurate and detailed records of all interactions with clients.
  • Provide the commissioner with monitoring on the service’s key performance indicators (KPIs).

Other Tasks
 
·  Actively participate in supervision with the Director of Services
·  Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development.
·  Work to Sheffield Mind policies and keep up to date with any changes or updates.
·  Actively promote and ensure good equal opportunities practice and work in an anti-oppressive manner.
·  Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Sheffield Mind policies.
·  Support and contribute to the charitable and fundraising work of Sheffield Mind, as appropriate.
·  Carry out such other tasks as are required to meet the aims and objectives of the organisation and contribute to the smooth running of the service.
Benefits

As a Mindful Employer, we value our staff, and we work hard to make sure that employees enjoy their role and feel supported to do the best job they can. If you join us at Sheffield Mind, you’ll receive access to training, access to a pension scheme, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and we have a staff Workplace Wellbeing Champion. All staff receive regular supervision and an annual appraisal.

Notes

Interviews held on Tuesday 31st March 2026 (pm)

Following the closing date, we’ll contact you if you have been shortlisted to go on to the next stage (interview).

Please note that unfortunately we are not able to contact you if you are not successful and we’re not able to give feedback on why you weren’t shortlisted.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Our vision is to build an organisation that attracts, engages and support individuals from diverse backgrounds into all aspects of Sheffield Mind – service users, staff, volunteers, and trustees

Values

Sheffield Mind has a set of core values which we expect all staff to demonstrate. Building on these we have developed a set of expectations that we expect all team members to demonstrate.

Share your knowledge and experience | Use appropriate language when communicating to others to ensure they understand | Be decisive | Be positive – focus on what you can do and why something will/could work | Actively seek feedback and act on it (where appropriate) | Know when to step in and do it yourself and when to leave others to have a go | Be self-aware: know your strengths and development needs and look for ways to develop | Be visible | Take care of your own well being | Manage yourself and your emotions

This vacancy has now been closed