Wiltshire Council

Information, Advice and Guidance Advisor

Wiltshire Council  •  £25k/yr  •  United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Salary: £24,879 per annum (FTE equivalent)

Hours of work: Part time and Full time available, 21-35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy, therefore please contact Age UK for further information.

A bit about us:

Carers Together Wiltshire (CTW) is looking for an Information, Advice and Guidance

Advisor to join our team. You will be a part of a vibrant team of individuals dedicated to making a difference for those providing unpaid care across Wiltshire.

All about the role:

The IAG Advisor is the first point of contact for unpaid Carers in Wiltshire and are responsible for the provision of tailored support to unpaid Carers. Crucially they carry out ‘First Conversations’ with unpaid Carers ensuring that they capture all relevant information so that the unpaid Carer only needs to tell their story once.

They identify the most appropriate support that will enable the unpaid Carer to manage their caring responsibilities effectively while maintaining their own health and well-being by providing:

  • Information, Advice and Guidance including resources
  • Signposting to trusted support agencies, resources, publicly available information, digital guides and community support (such as carer groups)
  • Referrals to members of the Carers Together Wiltshire consortia for tailored support, including statutory Carers Assessments

The post holder will be working with unpaid Adults Carers (18+).

Find out more and apply:

Our Job Pack contains further information about Carers Together Wiltshire, the role,

key responsibilities and person specification.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact the recruitment team by email:

recruitment@ageukwiltshire.org.uk.

Complete our online application form within the ‘Work with us’ section of our

website.

Closing date (and time): Monday 16th November 2026 9:00am

Interview date: Week commencing 23rd November 2026

Commencement date: TBC

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

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Wiltshire Council

About Wiltshire Council

Our vision is to build stronger, more resilient communities and our core values underpin what we do, what we stand for and how we do things.

We deliver more than 350 services to the people of Wiltshire, from public health and social care to planning and street maintenance, schools and libraries.

We’re a forward-thinking council and we recognise a good idea can come from anyone, at any level. That’s why we encourage our people to be innovative and find new ways to tackle old issues. Our values support this and make us unique; we embrace change, treat everyone fairly and value diversity.

We focus on opportunities and possibilities, rather than limitations and promote flexible working. We want to ensure that we encourage a culture that places customers at its centre.

Join us and you will enjoy the chance to achieve your full potential and enjoy a truly fulfilling career in a beautiful part of the country.

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Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
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