Careers at Dentaid

Dentaid The Dental Charity is the largest provider of charitable dental services for people experiencing homelessness, abuse, poverty and harm across the UK. By providing outreach care on our mobile dental units we help change the lives of the most vulnerable people in our communities.

We’re always looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help change lives through dental care. No matter what role you apply for, you will have a crucial role to play in one of the UK's leading dental charities. Take a look at our current vacancies below.

The Dentaid Team

Current Vacancies

Charity oral health educator

6 month temporary contract September 2024 – March 2025

Salary £22k-25k FTE (£11,000 - £12,500)

Dentaid The Dental Charity is looking for oral health educators to deliver its BrightBites oral health education programme on a full-time 6-month contract. This role involves visiting schools, nurseries and community projects with a focus on communities experiencing health inequalities and social exclusion. Working with our BrightBites co-ordinator and complementing our existing BrightBites volunteers, you’ll develop and deliver a busy programme of sessions across the UK and closer to home. You’ll provide our lively, interactive oral health presentation, supervise oral health activities and answer children’s questions. Full training will be provided and we’ll give you resources including toothbrushes, toothpaste and leaflets to distribute to every child.

Full job description

To apply for the role please email - wendy@dentaid.org

Mobile dental unit officers

Our mobile dental unit officers drive our charity dental units to locations across the UK. They assist our clinical supervisors with setting up and packing away clinics, help our patients and help ensure our charity dental clinics run smoothly.  Applicants must have a C1 endorsement and be able to drive vehicles up to 7,500kg.  This role involves day trips from our base near Southampton and longer trips across the UK for which accommodation and expenses will be provided.  Our mobile dental unit officers play a crucial role in helping us provide dental care for people experiencing homelessness and other hard-to-reach groups, so a compassionate approach is essential.

For further details either send your CV to Wendy Cummins, head of operations, wendy@dentaid.org or contact Richard Hill, fleet supervisor, to arrange an informal visit or chat richard@dentaid.org.

Volunteers

We are looking for volunteers to assist with basic maintenance at our Totton headquarters and on our fleet of mobile dental units. We need people with DIY skills and a desire to undertake a hands-on role.  No engineering qualifications are necessary but those with and electrical or mechanical background are very welcome.  To find out more or arrange an informal visit or chat please contact Richard Hill, fleet supervisor richard@dentaid.org or Stuart Bassham, engineering and workshop manager stuart@dentaid.org.