Oral Health Co-ordinator

Organisations

Home Start Kirklees

Hours

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Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Huddersfield Town Centre

Position type

Temporary

Length of contract

12 month contract

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Home Start Kirklees.

Home-Start is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families through recruiting and training volunteers to provide family support. Our vision is that families will be safe, healthy and resilient and that children will have the best start in life.

We are currently recruiting for 2 positions:

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 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

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 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.

Essential requirements include:

• 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.

Visit our website for further details on: www.homestart-

For an application pack, please contact us on or email us at

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

Interviews for these posts post will be held on 6th & 8th 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.

Closing date

18 December 2025, 4:00 PM