NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dental Health Support Worker within the Childsmile programme, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support families and individuals in improving nutrition and oral health. The role focuses on delivering targeted interventions, supporting parenting skills, and promoting children’s oral health as part of overall health and wellbeing.
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS).
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Full Time, Permanent
Locations: Barrhead Council Offices, Eastwood Health Centre (involves community-based work, including home visits, nursery/school settings, and community events)
Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday, 0830 am – 0430 pm
Key responsibilities:
- Support families and individuals to improve nutrition and oral health, particularly those identified as at risk.
- Deliver individual interventions based on structured care plans under the supervision of the team leader.
- Provide practical support and advice to families in their homes and other community settings.
- Work closely with families identified by Health Visitors as requiring additional support.
- Deliver intensive home support during the first year of a child’s life in line with Childsmile protocols.
- Promote oral health and infant nutrition through:
- Home visits
- Community initiatives (e.g. Starting Solids events)
- Signposting to relevant services (e.g. breastfeeding groups)
- Build and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and carers.
- Collaborate with a multi‑agency team, including Public Health Nurses and other professionals.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- SVQ Level 3 in Health Care (or working towards it) or equivalent experience in a caring role/environment.
- Completion of NHS Education for Scotland (NES) accredited Childsmile/Priority Group training programmes during induction.
- Ongoing commitment to continuous professional development (CPD), including regular Childsmile training updates.
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Work-life balance is important to us, and we are committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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