About us
Derbyshire County Council is ambitious and innovative, offering support to both newly qualified and experienced social workers. We provide a nurturing environment with excellent progression opportunities. Our vision is to inspire and empower children, young people, and their families to be the best they can be.
Derbyshire is a large authority divided into six localities: Amber Valley, Chesterfield, Erewash, High Peak (Buxton, Glossop, New Mills, and Matlock), Bolsover and North-East, and South Derbyshire. Alongside our Locality teams we have a countywide Children with Disabilities Service.
Social workers are very positive about working for Derbyshire. Senior leaders have established a positive organisational culture, evident across the whole workforce. Workers feel respected and valued by leaders. ‘ – OFSTED
We’re proud to say that our Children’s Services have received a ‘Good’ rating in our most recent OFSTED inspection and we’re on the lookout for passionate and driven qualified social workers to contribute to the well-being of children and families across Derbyshire.
More exciting news – we’ve revamped our payment packages to attract and retain top talent like you. Successful candidates will enjoy competitive salaries, ensuring that their hard work is both rewarding and fulfilling.
Salary Package
- Grade 9 – £38,317 pro rata made up of:
- Basic salary per annum: £34,317
- Market supplement payment per annum: £4,000 pro rata
- Grade 10 – £38,422 – £41,730 pro rata made up of:
- Basic salary per annum: £35,422 to £38,730 pro rata
- Market supplement payment per annum: £3,000 pro rata
- Grade 11 – £41,865 – £45,270 pro rata made up of:
- Basic salary per annum: £39,865 to £43,270 pro rata
- Market supplement payment per annum: £2,000 pro rata
What can you expect from us
We value your hard work and commitment, offering a comprehensive package that includes:
- Achievable case loads
- Accelerated pay progression
- Access to training and development opportunities worth over £5000
- Systemic training equivalent to a Post Graduate Certificate
- Excellent supervision and a supportive peer network
- Effective leadership and management
- Career progression and formal qualifications opportunities
- Diverse range of cases for a rewarding career
- Covered DBS fee and Social Work England registration fee reimbursement
- What rewards and benefits do we offer you?
Enjoy being a part of our team with benefits such as:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month
- Derbyshire Rewards – Discounts from high street retailers and more
- Generous annual leave and flexi time scheme
- Travel expenses
- Discounts on leisure centre memberships
- Free car parking at most sites
- In-house counselling service
- Occupational Health service
- Access to sessions with a trained physiotherapist
- Cycle to work scheme
- Various Employee Networks championing inclusivity across the council
If you qualified for your social work degree outside the UK, please refer to Overseas applicant guidance – Social Work England.
Interested in finding out more? We have two webinars you might be interested in attending to hear first-hand from our social workers and senior managers about the work they do and what it’s like to work for Derbyshire.
Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
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