DIASS Support Worker

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We are looking to appoint a Support Worker to Derbyshire Information Advice and Support Service for SEND (DIASS). DIASS is a statutory service which is funded by the County Council but operates at arms-length to provide impartial information, advice and support to children and young people special educational needs and disabilities and their parent / carers.

The role entails being an effective communicator, including working on the telephone advice line and face to face work supporting parents / carers / children / young people in discussions with education settings, early year settings, schools, colleges and SEN practitioners. Successful applicants will need the ability to quickly absorb the necessary legal training and other policy background and to be able to operate robustly and independently. 

A background working in special educational needs and / or disabilities will be an advantage as will experience in advocacy or advice work. 

The work base is Matlock with homeworking.  The postholder will also be required to travel to other parts of the County. 

For an informal discussion please contact Maria Finnegan on email maria.finnegan@derbyshire.gov.uk 

Provisional Interview date: 30 June 2026 

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. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

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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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

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.