Huddersfield Oral Health Lead (12-Month Contract)

Homestart Kirklees; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity in Huddersfield is recruiting an Oral Health Co-ordinator for a 12-month temporary role. The successful candidate will lead the Kirklees Supervised Toothbrushing Scheme and manage staff and volunteers to improve oral health for children aged 2–5 in deprived areas. Essential qualifications include experience with families, effective management skills, and strong organisational abilities. The position requires some evening/weekend work, flexibility, and a commitment to safeguarding children.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with families and/or volunteers is essential.
• Ability to manage staff and volunteers effectively required.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the Kirklees Supervised Toothbrushing Scheme.
• Manage staff and volunteers alongside community partners.
• Ensure high standards of practice and safeguarding.

Skills

Experience of working with families and/or volunteers

Ability to manage staff and volunteers effectively

Strong organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and professionalism

Ability to work flexibly

Job description

A local charity in Huddersfield is recruiting an Oral Health Co-ordinator for a 12-month temporary role. The successful candidate will lead the Kirklees Supervised Toothbrushing Scheme and manage staff and volunteers to improve oral health for children aged 2–5 in deprived areas. Essential qualifications include experience with families, effective management skills, and strong organisational abilities. The position requires some evening/weekend work, flexibility, and a commitment to safeguarding children.