Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dental Health Support Worker to join the Designed to Smile Team in Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB.
You will be based at Glanrhyd Hospital. This post will be 28 hours per week, 8.30 - 4pm.TERM TIME ONLY. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work as part of the Designed to Smile team assisting the Oral Health Improvement Practitioner in implementing and monitoring the supervised tooth brushing programme in schools and pre-schools in Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB. You will be required to have the ability to prioritize your workload which will involve carrying out administrative tasks including data collection using computer software packages. The role also requires the post holders to deliver and collate parental consents, and to monitor and order oral health resources.
The post holder will be required to have a flexible approach as the role involves travelling daily between sites visiting schools and pre-schools throughout all localities in Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB and communicating with parents, educational staff and other health professionals.
You will be required to travel between sites and may be required to drive CTMUHB vehicles.
Main duties of the job
* To support the Oral Health Improvement Practitioner engage with targeted groups and educational/childcare settings to deliver 'Designed to Smile' Oral Health Improvement Programme line with WHC (2017) Number 23 Refocusing of the Designed to Smile child oral health improvement programme.
* To develop and maintain good working relationships and communication with all stakeholders including families, health professionals, dental teams and educational and childcare establishments.
* To communicate with parents and education staff to gain consent for participation in Designed to Smile Oral Health Programmes.
* Communicate routine information requiring tact and diplomacy, overcoming barriers to understanding where parents/carer have physical, medical and mental health conditions who may be emotional and/or upset.
* To work closely with and take direction from the OHIP to deliver resources and carry our quality assurance checks /monitor the OHP activities within the Designed to Smile Oral Health Programme.
* To be involved in Health Promotion initiatives such as promotional events, study days and patient related activities, under the direction of the supervising OHIP.
* To support the OHIP staff with administrative duties including all associated paperwork, forms and data collection necessary to support the Designed to Smile programme.
About Us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We Live By Our Core Values:
* We listen, learn and improve
* We treat everyone with respect
* We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Details
Date posted
19 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,970 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Term time hours
Reference number
110-ACS164-0625
Job locations
Glanrhyd Hospital
Tondu Rd, Pen-y-fai
Bridgend
CF31 4LN
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.
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.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
* English/Mathematics GCSE or equivalent qualification.
* Knowledge of personal care and related procedures, vocational qualification at Level 2 or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
Desirable
* Knowledge of the role of the Community Dental Service.
* Understanding of the role of Oral Health in health and disease.
Experience
Essential
* Experience of team working and working with people.
* Customer care experience.
Desirable
* Previous experience of healthcare and/or childcare.
Person Specification
Essential
* Experience of team working and working with people.
* Customer care experience.
Desirable
* Previous experience of healthcare and/or childcare.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Glanrhyd Hospital
Tondu Rd, Pen-y-fai
Bridgend
CF31 4LN
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Glanrhyd Hospital
Tondu Rd, Pen-y-fai
Bridgend
CF31 4LN
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
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