Oral Health Worker

Homestart Kirklees; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Huddersfield is seeking an Oral Health Worker for a temporary 12-month contract. The role involves promoting good oral hygiene practices for children aged 2–5, delivering practical advice, and distributing resources. The ideal candidate will have experience working with families, strong communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly. This position offers a starting salary of £26,403 and requires occasional travel, with expenses covered.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with families and/or volunteers is essential.
• Strong communication skills to build relationships.
• Knowledge of health promotion or early years development preferred.
• Car driver/owner as travel is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Promote good oral hygiene practices for families and early years settings.
• Deliver practical advice and distribute resources.
• Encourage participation in health initiatives aimed at children aged 2–5.

Skills

Experience of working with families and/or volunteers

Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships

Strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills

Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and professionalism

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for: Oral Health Worker (Temporary 12-month contract)

(possibility of extension subject to continued funding)

Location: Huddersfield Town Centre Office (parking available)

Salary: NJC Scale SCP 7-11. Starting salary SCP7 (£26,403)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Job Type: We have a vacancy for an Oral Health Worker to to support families and early years settings as part of the Kirklees Supervised Toothbrushing Scheme. The post holder will promote good oral hygiene practices, deliver practical advice, distribute resources, and encourage participation in oral health initiatives. This role is key to improving oral health outcomes for children aged 2–5 in the most deprived areas of Kirklees.

Responsibilities

The post holder will promote good oral hygiene practices, deliver practical advice, distribute resources, and encourage participation in oral health initiatives as part of the Kirklees Supervised Toothbrushing Scheme. This role is key to improving oral health outcomes for children aged 2–5 in the most deprived areas of Kirklees.

Essential requirements

• Experience of working with families and/or volunteers
• Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships
• Knowledge of health promotion or early years development
• 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.

Closing date

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

Interviews

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

Application instructions

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.