Life as an Apprentice Payroll Assistant
Working for Wiltshire Council has changed me as a person. When I joined in 2016, I was quite quiet and didn’t have much experience with customer service. Now I feel confident as a person and with my work, which is a credit to the team I work with and the organisation’s commitment to developing its workforce.…
Upskill Apprenticeships - What are they, and why are they so great?
An upskilling apprenticeship is for any existing member of staff who would like to gain accredited qualifications in their job role. An apprenticeship lasts a minimum of 12 months and ranges from Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE level) – Level 7 (Masters degree).…
A #DayInTheLife of an Adult's Care Social Worker
moved to Wiltshire from a different part of the country and have never looked back. I have worked in several Local Authorities and Wiltshire Council is by far the best.…
Siobhan - Youth Justice Worker
My name is Siobhan, I am 25 years old and I am currently working as a youth justice worker in the youth offending team.…
An #EPIC Adventure - Meet the Apprentices Blog #1
Get to know Kaylee and Alice and their thoughts on being Digital Marketing Apprentices at Wiltshire Council, why they chose an apprenticeship and what they will be getting up to over the next few months!…
Julia - Reablement Occupational Therapist
I am an occupational therapist working in the Reablement Team (North & East Wiltshire). I really enjoy my job as it is about supporting people to be as independent as possible.…
Kerryn - Fostering Social Worker
If I could do my job while sitting by the sea or on the top of a mountain I would! For now, its amongst the natural beauty of Wiltshire.…
Sally - Head of Operations (Planning)
I’m Sally and I've worked in planning and building control at Wiltshire Council for 20 years, having worked my way up from being an apprentice to now being the head of service for building control and the technical support team…
Emma - Trainee Building Control Surveyor
I have progressed from a technical support officer to a trainee building control surveyor over my five years of service at the council. Wiltshire Council has given me great opportunities to expand my skill set and qualifications.…
Adam - Team Leader (Planning)
I’m Adam, I am 43, I live in Salisbury and I’m a qualified town planner. I was born and brought up in Bristol before going to uni for five years in Cardiff and then moving to London where I worked for a few years and became a team leader in planning.…
