Early help advisor

Wiltshire Career Site; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking an Early Help Advisor to join the Integrated Front Door team in Wiltshire. The role is fixed-term for 23 months, 37 hours per week, with a salary of £35,570-£37,563 per annum.

The post involves working with families, schools, SEND and partner agencies to identify needs, develop family-led early help plans and access community-based support services. A hybrid working model is in place.

Qualifications

• Experience in frontline work with children, young people and families is essential.
• Strong communication and analytical skills to manage multi‑agency work.

Responsibilities

• Work with families, schools, SEND and partner agencies to identify strengths and needs.
• Support the development of family-led early help plans and access to community-based services.

Job description

Salary: £35,570 - £37,563 per annum

Hours per week: 37 hours

Temporary/Fixed term: 23 months

Interview date: 20 October 2026

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.

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 customer‑facing 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.

Contact details

Samuel Knight, Team Manager - Front Door IFD, [e-mail]

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Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

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Application process

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