Dental Health Support Worker - Children and Families

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:

Join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as a Dental Health Support Worker within the Childsmile programme and play a key role in improving the oral health and wellbeing of children and families across Glasgow. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support families to develop positive health behaviours through practical guidance and tailored interventions. This is a rewarding community-based role where you will engage directly with families in their homes, clinics and local settings. NHSGGC offers a supportive and forward-thinking environment, committed to reducing health inequalities and investing in staff development. You will have the opportunity to make a real impact on early years health while building meaningful relationships and developing your career.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Please see below for more details:

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Glasgow City HSCP
• The post holder will work across a range of settings, including the family home, Children’s residential care establishments, community and primary care dental service settings, and will facilitate access to oral health promotion, dental preventive and treatment services through all Dental Public Health Programmes
• Monday to Friday
• Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours

Key responsibilities:

• Engage with families, parents and carers to assess oral health needs and provide tailored support
• Deliver practical oral health and infant nutrition advice in home and community settings
• Support families to access dental services and wider health and community resources
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including health visitors, dental services and health improvement staff
• Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with organisational policies and systems
• Promote oral health initiatives such as Childsmile across community groups and partner organisations
• Identify and report concerns relating to vulnerable families in a timely and appropriate manner

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• SVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent experience in a caring or community role
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a compassionate and engaging approach
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage workload and prioritise tasks
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision in community settings
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel across community locations
• Commitment to continuous professional development including completion of Childsmile training programmes

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• 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

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:Team Leader, Louise Reilly, louise.reilly6@nhs.scot , 07811518114

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.

• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.

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:

Join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as a Dental Health Support Worker within the Childsmile programme and play a key role in improving the oral health and wellbeing of children and families across Glasgow. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support families to develop positive health behaviours through practical guidance and tailored interventions. This is a rewarding community-based role where you will engage directly with families in their homes, clinics and local settings. NHSGGC offers a supportive and forward-thinking environment, committed to reducing health inequalities and investing in staff development. You will have the opportunity to make a real impact on early years health while building meaningful relationships and developing your career.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Please see below for more details:

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Glasgow City HSCP
• The post holder will work across a range of settings, including the family home, Children’s residential care establishments, community and primary care dental service settings, and will facilitate access to oral health promotion, dental preventive and treatment services through all Dental Public Health Programmes
• Monday to Friday
• Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours

Key responsibilities:

• Engage with families, parents and carers to assess oral health needs and provide tailored support
• Deliver practical oral health and infant nutrition advice in home and community settings
• Support families to access dental services and wider health and community resources
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including health visitors, dental services and health improvement staff
• Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with organisational policies and systems
• Promote oral health initiatives such as Childsmile across community groups and partner organisations
• Identify and report concerns relating to vulnerable families in a timely and appropriate manner

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• SVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent experience in a caring or community role
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a compassionate and engaging approach
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage workload and prioritise tasks
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision in community settings
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel across community locations
• Commitment to continuous professional development including completion of Childsmile training programmes

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• 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

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:Team Leader, Louise Reilly, louise.reilly6@nhs.scot , 07811518114

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.

• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.