Early Help Advisor
at Wiltshire Council Disability Confident Employer UK Skilled Worker Employer Defence Employer Recognition GoldSalary: £35,570 - £37,563 per annum
Hours per week: 37 hours
Temporary/Fixed term: 23 months
Interview date: 20 October 2026
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen within our Integrated Front Door team, who work together to ensure a timely, consistent response to requests for service, securing the best outcomes for Wiltshire's children and young people. As an Early Help Advisor, you will work alongside families, schools, SEND and partner agencies to identify strengths and needs, supporting the development of family-led early help plans and access to community-based support services.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills and be confident working within a busy multi-agency environment. A strong operational understanding of children's services, coupled with experience of frontline work with children, young people and families, is essential. You will be resilient, conscientious, and able to work autonomously while responding to competing demands and managing priorities effectively. Strong analytical and assessment skills, together with a passion for supporting children and families, are key to success in this role.
About us
Why us
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.
Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customerfacing roles work entirely from their service location.
We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.
Application criteria
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Details
Date posted
28 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£35,570 to £37,563 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
23 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
F0041-26-0041
Job locations
County Hall
Bythesea Rd
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JN
United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For more information about the duties of the role, please refer to the role description and person specification attached.
WE ARE CURRENTLY UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS VIA NHS JOBS. TO CONTINUE WITH YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO OUR CAREERS SITE
Job responsibilities
For more information about the duties of the role, please refer to the role description and person specification attached.
WE ARE CURRENTLY UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS VIA NHS JOBS. TO CONTINUE WITH YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO OUR CAREERS SITE
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills and be confident working within a busy multi-agency environment. A strong operational understanding of children's services, coupled with experience of frontline work with children, young people and families, is essential. You will be resilient, conscientious, and able to work autonomously while responding to competing demands and managing priorities effectively. Strong analytical and assessment skills, together with a passion for supporting children and families, are key to success in this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills and be confident working within a busy multi-agency environment. A strong operational understanding of children's services, coupled with experience of frontline work with children, young people and families, is essential. You will be resilient, conscientious, and able to work autonomously while responding to competing demands and managing priorities effectively. Strong analytical and assessment skills, together with a passion for supporting children and families, are key to success in this role.
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
Wiltshire Council
Address
County Hall
Bythesea Rd
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Wiltshire Council
Address
County Hall
Bythesea Rd
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Job responsibilities
For more information about the duties of the role, please refer to the role description and person specification attached.
WE ARE CURRENTLY UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS VIA NHS JOBS. TO CONTINUE WITH YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO OUR CAREERS SITE
Qualifications
Essential
- The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills and be confident working within a busy multi-agency environment. A strong operational understanding of children's services, coupled with experience of frontline work with children, young people and families, is essential. You will be resilient, conscientious, and able to work autonomously while responding to competing demands and managing priorities effectively. Strong analytical and assessment skills, together with a passion for supporting children and families, are key to success in this role.
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