Designed to Smile Dental Health Support Worker

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our well established Oral Health Promotion team.

This is part-time, term time only position (22.5 hours).

You will need to demonstrate the ability to work autonomously to ensure that school and nursery settings are supported, to enable them to maintain toothbrushing and fluoride varnish throughout the academic year.

We are seeking an individual who will integrate well within the team, and open to developing the broader Oral Health Promotion activities.

Main duties of the job

Working under the direction of the Oral Health Practitioner (OHP), you will support the delivery of the Designed to Smile Oral Health Programme by promoting positive oral health behaviours to children, families and carers. The role involves providing basic oral health advice, encouraging participation in oral health promotion activities, and developing strong relationships with schools and nurseries to support programme delivery. You will also assist with health promotion events, study days and patient-focused initiatives across the community.

In addition, you will provide administrative support to the oral health promotion team, ensuring accurate completion of records, data collection and computer-based tasks. The role includes driving Designed to Smile vans and monitoring vehicle maintenance requirements, including servicing, MOTs and repairs. You will contribute to the ongoing monitoring, evaluation and improvement of the service, helping to maintain quality standards while effectively managing your workload to support the successful delivery of programme objectives.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 03/09/2026

Job description
Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 03/09/2026

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• English / Maths GCSE or equivalent level 2 qualification

Desirable

• Nutrition related NVQ 2 qualification or equivalent, or working towards this
• Understanding of the role of Oral health in health and diseases

Experience

Essential

• Experience of team working and working with people

Desirable

• Previous experience of school settings

Other

Essential

• Ability to drive as part of their duties and have access to own transport where alternative means of transport are not reasonably practicable. This requirement will be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 and reasonable adjustments will be considered where appropriate.
• Flexible approach to needs of the service

Desirable

• Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• English / Maths GCSE or equivalent level 2 qualification

Desirable

• Nutrition related NVQ 2 qualification or equivalent, or working towards this
• Understanding of the role of Oral health in health and diseases

Experience

Essential

• Experience of team working and working with people

Desirable

• Previous experience of school settings

Other

Essential

• Ability to drive as part of their duties and have access to own transport where alternative means of transport are not reasonably practicable. This requirement will be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 and reasonable adjustments will be considered where appropriate.
• Flexible approach to needs of the service

Desirable

• Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address

Withybush Hopsital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ

United Kingdom

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