Oral Health Co-ordinator

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

We are currently recruiting for: Oral Health Co-ordinator (Temporary 12 month contract) (possibility of extension subject to continued funding)

Location: Huddersfield Town Centre Office (parking available)

Salary: NJC Scale SCP 14-21. Starting salary SCP14 (£29,540)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Job Type: We have a vacancy for an Oral Health Co-ordinator to lead the delivery of the Kirklees Supervised Toothbrushing Scheme and associated oral health initiatives. The post holder will manage staff and volunteers, liaise with early years settings and community partners, and ensure high standards of practice and safeguarding. This role is key to reducing oral health inequalities and improving outcomes for children aged 2–5 in the most deprived areas of Kirklees

Essential requirements include:

• Experience of working with families and/or volunteers
• Ability to manage staff and volunteers effectively
• Ability to develop and deliver training and support to volunteers and early years practitioners
• Strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and professionalism in the workplace
• Car driver/owner (expenses will be paid)
• Ability to work flexibly, including occasional evenings/weekends

Home-Start Kirklees is committed to a policy of equality and diversity which respects the identity, rights and value of all individuals. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all staff working with these groups are expected to share a commitment to this. You will be expected to report any concerns relating to the safeguarding of children and/or young people in accordance with agreed procedures. If your own conduct in relation to the safeguarding of children or young people gives cause for concern, Home-Start Kirklees child protection procedures will be followed, alongside implementation of the charity’s disciplinary procedure.

The closing date for applications is 4pm on Thursday 18 th December

Interviews for this post will be held on 6 th & 8 th January 2026

Please do not send CVs

Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check at enhanced level and barring service check and the receipt of appropriate references.