System Change Lead (Oral Health) (23666)

Barnardo's; Dover; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Barnardo's is seeking a System Change Lead (Oral Health) to drive community voices into system leadership in Tower Hamlets, with a part-time pattern (18.5 hours). The post emphasizes collaboration with babies, children, families and partners, and requires flexibility for activities and events beyond standard hours.

The role is community-based, with travel across Tower Hamlets for training and work, and a focus on improving oral health outcomes while aligning with Barnardo's values and supportive

Qualifications

• Experience designing and facilitating activities to capture the voices of children, young people and families.
• Experience engaging babies, children, young people, families and community and professional partners in activities that centre their voices.

Responsibilities

• Engaging babies, children, young people, families and community and professional partners in activities that centre their voices, lived experiences, and views, including collecting feedback, so that voices influence decisions, and
• Using the community's voices to support system leadership that brings attention to barriers and inequities and to improve oral health outcomes.
• Travel across Tower Hamlets to attend activities, sessions, workshops or events outside of usual hours when needed.
• Work independently within office or community settings and demonstrate flexibility in working patterns.

Skills

Oral health

System leadership

Communication skills

Team player

Time management

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Problem solving

Job description

We're excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our inclusive and supportive team as System Change Lead (Oral Health).

• Do you want to work for the UK's largest children's charity?
• Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of babies, children, young people and families in Tower Hamlets?

Are you motivated to improve oral health outcomes in Tower Hamlets?

Do you want to join a team and organisation where you are developed?

This role could be right for you.

About us

Barnardo's Values are at the heart of all we do...

• Respecting the unique worth of every person (supportive)
• Encouraging people to fulfil their potential
• Working with hope
• Exercising responsible stewardship

If you align with these values and are ready to make a meaningful impact in an organisation that puts our people first, we'd love to hear from you. We have a strong culture of colleague support and a commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. At Barnardo's we believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and promoting wellbeing so you will receive regular supervision and training.

About you

This role involves:

• engaging babies, children, young people, families and community and professional partners in activities that centre their voices, lived experiences, and views, including collecting feedback, so that voices influence decisions, and
• using the community's voices to support system leadership that brings attention to the barriers and inequities faced, working collaboratively with others to improve the system and improves oral health outcomes.

We are looking for someone with:

• An interest in oral health outcomes
• Experience in designing and facilitating activities to capture the voices of children, young people and families
• Confidence in system leadership
• Communication and relational skills
• An excellent team spirit and commitment to working together
• Time management skills and the ability to manage/meet deadlines
• A commitment to their own learning and development
• Organisational skills
• IT literacy
• Resilience to change and ability to remain responsive to changing demands
• Problem solving skills and creative thinking
• Responsibility and accountability, who can apply Barnardo's policies and procedures in all areas of the role.

Please refer to the job description and person specification, and the additional information, in your application to capture and demonstrate the qualities, motivation, enthusiasm, and skills required to create positive experiences that help babies, children and young people to be safer, happier and more hopeful.

About the role

The role is part time - 18.5 hours - with the working pattern to be agreed with the successful candidate. The service's usual business hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm. However, the successful applicant will be asked to demonstrate flexibility in their working pattern and hours to meet the needs of the service i.e. to attend activities, sessions, workshops or events outside of those hours.

The team are community based so the ability and flexibility to travel across Tower Hamlets, and to other locations for training or work, is essential. The post holder will be required to work independently within office or community settings.

Pre-employment checks will be required for the role.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.