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. The role involves working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team to support families and individuals in improving nutrition and oral health. The focus is on delivering targeted interventions, supporting parenting skills, and promoting children’s oral health as part of overall health and wellbeing.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
Full Time, Permanent.
Locations: Barrhead Council Offices, Eastwood Health Centre (community‑based work, including home visits, nursery/school settings, and community events).
Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday, 08:30 am – 04:30 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 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 such as Starting Solids events, and signposting to relevant services such as 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.
Required Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and Experience
- SVQ Level 3 in Health Care (or working towards it) or equivalent experience in a caring role or 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
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
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.
We are a Forces Friendly Employer, welcoming applications from across the Armed Forces Community.
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