Oral Health Project Officer - Supervised Toothbrushing Scheme
Location: Walsall Town Centre, with hybrid working and travel between council sites and an off-site storage facility
Hours: 30 hours per week
Contract: Temporary, 6 months with potential to extend
Pay Rate: £16.89 per hour PAYE / £22.95 per hour Umbrella
About the Role
Walsall Council is seeking an organised and proactive Oral Health Project Officer to support the delivery of the National Supervised Toothbrushing Scheme across the borough. Working within the Public Health team, you will coordinate programme activities, liaise with schools and nurseries, manage resources and maintain accurate records to support oral health improvement among children.
This is a varied, hands-on role combining project coordination, administration, stakeholder engagement and logistics. You will also be required to attend an off-site storage facility to organise supplies, assemble oral health packs and prepare deliveries and postal consignments.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of the supervised toothbrushing scheme across Walsall.
- Liaise with nurseries, primary schools, community organisations and healthcare partners to support programme participation.
- Manage stock levels of toothbrushes, toothpaste and educational materials, maintaining accurate stock records and reporting replenishment requirements.
- Assemble oral health packs and organise the storage, distribution and delivery of resources to participating settings.
- Prepare postal consignments, arrange courier bookings and maintain accurate dispatch records.
- Coordinate training arrangements with approved providers and respond to queries from participating settings.
- Maintain programme records, spreadsheets, distribution logs and partner engagement information using Microsoft Office and Excel.
- Prepare routine reports, data summaries, correspondence and programme updates.
- Support community engagement activities, oral health campaigns, meetings and awareness sessions.
- Ensure information is handled confidentially and in line with council policies and data protection requirements.
Essential Requirements
- NVQ Level 4 or equivalent, or demonstrable experience at this level.
- Experience in project coordination, project support or programme administration.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Confident communication skills and experience liaising with external stakeholders.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel.
- Ability to maintain accurate records, monitor data and prepare routine reports.
- A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
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Oral Health Project Officer – Supervised Toothbrushing Scheme – AR in Walsall employer: Walsall Council
Walsall Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff. As a Residential Childcare Worker, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children in care while benefiting from competitive pay, including additional compensation for sleep-ins, and access to ongoing training and professional growth within a dedicated team environment.
