Overview
Two part‑time Social Worker positions within the Children with Disabilities Service at The Hub, South Normanton. Posts are based in the High Peak and North East/Bolsover teams.
Two posts are available as follows:
* High Peak – one part‑time post, 29 hours 40 minutes (permanent)
* North East/Bolsover – one part‑time post, 29 hours 40 minutes (fixed term to cover maternity leave to February 2026)
Both posts are based at The Hub, South Normanton.
Salary and grade
* Grade 9 – £38,317 pro rata (basic £34,317 + £4,000 market supplement, pro rata)
* Grade 10 – £38,422–£41,730 pro rata (basic £35,422–£38,730 + £3,000 market supplement, pro rata)
* Grade 11 – £41,865–£45,270 pro rata (basic £39,865–£43,270 + £2,000 market supplement, pro rata)
For more information on Derbyshire’s locality structure, Derbyshire County Council covers six localities and a countywide Children with Disabilities Service.
What to expect
Derbyshire County Council is ambitious and innovative, offering support to both newly qualified and experienced social workers. We provide a nurturing environment with progression opportunities and a focus on inspiring and empowering children, young people and their families to be the best they can be.
What can you expect from us includes a comprehensive package with:
* Achievable caseloads
* Accelerated pay progression
* 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
* DBS fee and Social Work England registration fee reimbursement
Benefits
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Flexi time, up to an additional 2 days of leave per month
* Derbyshire Rewards – Discounts from high street retailers
* 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
Contact and application
Closing date: 28 September 2025. If you would like to talk informally about any of these posts, please ring and ask for Sarah Seddon (High Peak team) on 01629 537597 and Kerrie Cooke (North East/Bolsover team) on 01629 537643.
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. 94% of staff in Children’s Social Work are proud to work for Derbyshire County Council, according to our Annual Employee Survey 2022.
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