Project Officer

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Disability Employment Service – Project Officer 

Hybrid working across Erewash community 

Are you passionate about reducing health inequalities in our communities through employment? Do you have demonstrable experience of building effective relationships with a variety of partners from both the private and public sector? 

Derbyshire County Council Public Health are committed to improving employment opportunities for working age disabled people in Derbyshire.  Our Disability Employment Service (DES) has a fantastic team, who support people with disabilities and long-term health conditions to access support and pathways into employment.  

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. 

Reporting to the Team Manager, the post holder will be required to support disabled people in Derbyshire to: 

• Develop vocational profiles which outlines their employment support needs and job-matching preferences. 

• Engage with specialist well-being services to ensure a ‘whole health’ approach.  

• Find and engage with a variety of employment pathways including training, volunteering, work experience and apprenticeships. 

• Engage with local employers to explore opportunities and make requests for reasonable adjustments. 

•  Develop their employability skills such as CV writing, applications and interview techniques.  

The right candidate needs to: 

• Have experience in proactively building relationships with employers and partner organisations for the benefit of the people we support. 

• Understand the barriers that disabled people face within the world of recruitment and employment. 

• Understand the core values that underpin supported employment frameworks. 

• Have a good level of knowledge in labour market information and the disability confident employer’s scheme. 

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.

The successful candidate will require a good level of IT literacy including proficient use of Microsoft TEAMs, Word, Excel and Outlook along with the ability to use different databases. It is also essential that the successful candidate has excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with individuals with a wide range of communication styles and preferences. They will also be able to demonstrate good organisational and time management skills.  We need a person who is flexible and capable of working both on their own initiative and as part of a team.  

This post is based in the Erewash area, and the successful candidate will need to develop an excellent knowledge of potential employment opportunities by building close relationships with local providers and employers.  

The post holder will be expected to travel when required to client appointments, some travel across Derbyshire will also be required from time to time.  

As a Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from disabled candidates.  

If you wish to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Michelle Cartawick, Disability Employment Service Team Manager by email michelle.cartawick@derbyshire.gov.uk 

Provisional Interview Date: 07 October 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.