Social Worker (Children with Disabilities Service) (3 Posts)
Closing date: 16 November 2025
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. “Social workers are very positive about working for Derbyshire” – 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.
We have three posts based within the Children with Disabilities Service at The Hub South Normanton, alongside other experienced Social Workers, Community Care Workers and Children’s Occupational Therapists.
The following permanent posts are available:
* 37 hours, High Peak team, based at The Hub, South Normanton
* 29 hours 36 minutes, High Peak team, based at Buxton Area Office
* 18 hours 30 minutes, Erewash team, based at The Hub, South Normanton
Salary and Benefits
* Grade 9 – £38,317 pro rata made up of:
o Basic salary per annum: £34,317
o Market supplement payment per annum: £4,000 pro rata
* Grade 10 – £38,422 – £41,730 pro rata made up of:
o Basic salary per annum: £35,422 to £38,730 pro rata
o Market supplement payment per annum: £3,000 pro rata
* Grade 11 – £41,865 – £45,270 pro rata made up of:
o Basic salary per annum: £39,865 to £43,270 pro rata
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.
Join a workforce where 94% of staff in Children’s Social Work are proud to work for Derbyshire County Council, according to our Annual Employee Survey 2022.
What can you expect from us?
* Achievable case loads
* Accelerated pay progression
* Access to training and development opportunities worth over £5,000
* 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
Benefits
* 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
Make a real positive difference in the lives of children and families – join Derbyshire County Council today!
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