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Childsmile Oral Health Support Worker ~ Oban, Lorn & Isles
Childsmile is a national programme designed to improve the oral and general health of children in . Childsmile works in partnership with health professionals, parents, nursery and primary school children and education staff to focus on improving the oral health of children at risk of developing dental decay.
The Programme identifies children from birth and provides a comprehensive pathway of oral health promotion and preventive dental care. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to assist families to access all aspects of the programme.
This will include:
- Reinforcing oral health messages in the home and in the community
- Promoting positive oral health behaviours
- Facilitating access to dental services and dental preventive programmes in nurseries and schools
Knowledge, training and experience required:
- A good level of basic education (minimum 3 standard grades at level 3 or above) or
- SVQ in Health Care or related subject
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team is essential.
- Experience of working with young children or voluntary work would be an advantage.
- Commitment to Childsmile training provided by NHS Education Scotland (NES)
You will be supported to complete training in oral health promotion and family health support during the first year of employment.
Car driver/owner is essential.
Oban, Lorn & Isles 30 hours per week Term Time (working 2 out of the 6 week summer holiday)
Informal enquiries to Margaret Morrison, Oral Health Improvement Manager,
Tel: 07870 482177
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