Team Co Ordinator (2 Posts)

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Post 1 – Team Coordinator Permanent, 22.2 hours. Base Erewash Working days Wednesday Thursday & Friday

Post 2 – Team Coordinator Fixed Term to May 2027 18.5 hours. Base Rink House, Swadlincote

These posts are hybrid the Team Coordinator acts as a consistent point of contact for social workers, supervisors, managers, and partner agencies. Providing direct support to social workers. Manages incoming work via Mosaic, email, phone, teams and in person. Prepares, coordinates, and takes minutes for safeguarding critical meetings (Strategy, Public Law Outline, Supervision Reviews, Preparing for Permanence Outside of Care).
Ensuring children in care receive Initial Health and review assessment, dentals, immunisations to comply with statutory duties. Having oversight, coordination and supporting the social workers.

Over the last year, we’ve been developing a new ‘One Council’ Business Services team designed to work more consistently, support colleagues better and make it easier for services across Derbyshire County Council to operate efficiently.

These posts offer variety, flexibility and opportunities to work with different services as the new model continues to evolve, If you enjoy working with people, adapting to change and solving problems, this could be a great opportunity.

What we’re looking for:

• Good organisation and ability to manage priorities
• Confidence using Microsoft 365 and willingness to learn new systems
• Clear, approachable communication skills
• A positive, flexible and team-focused approach         

We value your skills, knowledge, and experience, so please read the appropriate full Job and Person Profile before applying.

Employees have access to a range of benefits and discounts including:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave per year (rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata).
• Flexible working
• Training and development opportunities
• Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites
• Smarter travel scheme including access to the cycle to work scheme
• Supportive management and team
• Access to our in-house occupational services which also includes free eye tests, physiotherapy and counselling
• Derbyshire rewards – offering hundreds of discounts and cashback

Want to know more?

If you’d like an informal chat before applying, please email deborah.bailey@derbyshire.gov.uk we’re very happy to talk things through.

Provisional interview date: week commencing 27 July 2026

Interviews may be conducted via Microsoft teams and arrangements will be confirmed with candidates. 

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Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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Young workers – Please note there are different rules for young workers in regard to working hours. Please ensure the information contained within the following ACAS link is understood before applying

Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.