Business Services Assistant

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Are you interested in working in a team to create opportunities for people with barriers to employment such as Neurodivergence, Learning Disabilities, Disabilities, and long-term health conditions?

Derbyshire County Council Public Health has a fantastic Supported Employment team where we are building on employer engagement to support people with disabilities and long-term health conditions into employment. We are creating pathways, giving training, and raising awareness with employers to support those with the biggest gaps in employment rates. This work sits within the Wider Determinants of Health team and supports the development and implementation of work linking to the Council’s Public Health strategy.

Working within the team, the post holder will support with the necessary admin work to engage with employers to create real pathways and influence wider change. We work with businesses, CICs and charities as well as community and public health partners and stakeholders and this role supports in a hands-on manner with these tasks.

The right candidate needs to be able to demonstrate initiative and that they are passionate about reducing health inequalities – especially for those with disabilities - and promoting wellbeing in Derbyshire. We really value lived experience of disability, neurodivergence and health conditions and this is reflected in the hybrid nature of the role and flexible working hours.  

Work will include: -

• Supporting the team to develop employer engagement networks and create pathways to employment.
• Supporting with delivering workshops, sessions and activities for employers on removing barriers to employment.
• Working with the Supported Employment team to determine local employment needs and opportunities
• Managing calendars, mailing lists and supporting in meetings to take recordings, minutes, send out agendas 
• Helping to organise project plans and ensuring that actions are delivered.
• Co-ordinating data and maintaining GDPR as directed by HIP
• Promoting the work of the Public Health department, assisting with data collection including providing case studies, drafting reports and developing publicity materials.
• Supporting the team generally with our work alongside colleagues, partners and stakeholders including local employers, CICs and charities to influence and address the wider social determinants of health leading to good work.

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

• Generous Annual Leave Scheme 25 days annual leave per year (rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata). 
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security
• Supportive management and team
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
• Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
• Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
• Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites (Terms and conditions apply)
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
• Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits, cashback and discounts.

More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition page 

If you wish to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Summa Watson, Health Improvement Practitioner – Supported Employment team by email summa.watson@derbyshire.gov.uk.

Provisional Interview Date: 5^th November 2025

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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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.