DDF Case Assessor (2 Posts)

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The Derbyshire Discretionary Fund receives applications for assistance from Derbyshire residents who are financially in difficult circumstances and/or under exceptional pressure. The fund provides assistance according to set criteria, and the team also explore other local support that may be available to applicants. 

We are seeking to recruit 2 members of staff to join the team who assess and make decisions on applications to the Derbyshire Discretionary Fund. This is an opportunity to join a busy and friendly team responding to the needs of local people.

We are looking for people who have excellent communication skills in dealing with the public and with professionals - both within the Council and from other agencies; is skilled and experienced in financial assessments; can manage and prioritise their workload; and can make independent decisions within a clear framework. 

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.
• 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 

For more information about the role or an informal chat, please email sam.serpanchy@derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional Interview Date: 27 May 2026

Due to this post having administrative privileges within the Council’s IT systems, and in order to comply with the Public Services Network requirements, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic criminal record 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.