Job Description

Become an Unpaid Carers’ Champion in Wiltshire

Volunteer Role | Flexible Commitment | Make a Real Difference

Do you have experience as an unpaid carer? Are you passionate about connecting with and supporting others in your community?

Wiltshire Council is looking for a dedicated Unpaid Carers’ Champion to join our network in Wiltshire. This voluntary role is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of unpaid carers—those who care for family members, friends, or neighbours without financial compensation.

Your Mission

As a Carers’ Champion, your main goal will be to:

• Support unpaid carers (those 18+) in finding and accessing the information and services they need, all meetings will take place in community settings or other public places
• Help carers feel connected, valued, and supported in their role
• Enable people to live at home for longer by strengthening the support available to carers
• Champion carers’ voices in your local area

What You’ll Do

This role is flexible and can be shaped by you. You might:

• Share information about local support groups and benefits
• Attend carer’s community events, such as coffee mornings or play group activities
• Connect carers with community resources
• Raise awareness of carers’ needs in your area
• Offer a listening ear and signpost to professional help when needed
• Work closely with the Wiltshire Council Engagement and Partnership Lead and the Wiltshire Council Unpaid Carers Commissioner
• Develop a relationship with charities supporting Unpaid Carers in Wiltshire

Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need formal qualifications—just:

• A genuine interest in supporting unpaid carers
• Good communication and listening skills
• A proactive and compassionate approach
• Local knowledge or lived experience as a carer (past or present)
• At least half a day (3.5 hours) availability within a working week – this can be spread across the week, if required
• A valid DBS certificate (the council can facilitate & pay expenses for acquiring one, should you not hold a DBS certificate)

What You’ll Gain

• A chance to make a lasting difference in your community
• Opportunities to develop new skills and build local connections
• Support and guidance from Wiltshire Council commissioning & engagement and partnerships teams
• Paid expenses

Interested?

To find out more or express your interest, please contact: Adults Commissioning – e: adultscommissioning@wiltshire.gov.uk

Together, we can improve support for unpaid carers in Wiltshire.

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