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LocationNEDDC, Mill Lane, Wingerworth, Chesterfield with Flexible and Agile Working arrangementsReferenceJOB/25/00869Salary detailsxc2xa330,060 to xc2xa332,654 per annumJob termFull TimeAppointment typePermanentHours37 hours per weekClosing Date06 April 2025This is an exciting opportunity to help transform our delivery of Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs). The service area is expanding to include technical services to help deliver housing grants in the private sector. These technical services include the design of adaptations, procurement of contractors and contract management to assist some of our most vulnerable residents to achieve adaptations to their own home. The role is part of our Home Assistance Team within the Joint Environmental Health Service,Joint Environmental Health Service - About UsThe Joint Environmental Health Service delivers services across the semi-rural districts of both Bolsover and North East Derbyshire District Councils. We work flexibly across both districts and the Service has fully embraced agile and mobile working and is further investing in technology to support new ways of working. With a genuine Council wide 'One Team' culture, together we help shape and contribute to high-quality service delivery across Bolsover and North East Derbyshire. We strongly believe in investing in our staff and supporting personal development. These opportunities would suit ambitious individuals seeking to gain team management and leadership experience relevant to future career advancement.For more details about working for the Joint Environmental Health Service and access to the wide range of benefits North East Derbyshire offers, see the Environmental Health Service Application pack. For a full list of the job details and requirements please view the and Person Specification.About YouAs an enthusiastic and empathetic individual, you will bring experience of working in private sector housing and with vulnerable and disabled residents. Your customer care skills will be paramount in assisting residents to make informed decisions about their own home. Duties include assistance with application forms, helping to specify works, assisting in the procurement of contractors, management of contractors and site visits.You will need a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.Benefits or working at North East Derbyshire District Council:

• Competitive salary
• Essential car user allowance
• 30 days annual leave (rising to 35 after 5 years service), plus bank holidays and a Christmas close down
• Flexible and agile working arrangements
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Free parking at Council offices
• Discounted leisure services

Apply today!If you are interested in this post, please apply using the online application on our dedicated webpage on Derbyshire Jobs at: or via by clicking 'Apply for this job' and creating an account. You can save your progress and exit the application at any time, coming back to it at a later stage to complete and submit your application. Applications close at midnight on 6th April 2025Please read the Guidance Notes provided before completing any application and please note that CV's will not be accepted.If you do not have internet access, you can request an offline application pack by contacting North East Derbyshire District Council Contact Centre on (01246) 231111 or emailing:We welcome applications from all sections of the community.Please note the Council only consider applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK and who possess a current work permit appropriate to the job role advertised.Contact and additional informationFor an informal discussion about either of these roles, please contact Samantha Bentley on (01246) 217841 (Service Manager) or Jayne Hooton on (01246) 217236 (Team Manager - Home Assistance Team)If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest in the job role.Related informationPlease read any attached documents before applying for this jobFile size: 66.36 KBFile size: 46.68 KBFile size: 11.41 MBFile size: 119.85 KBFile size: 119.41 KBWe're a disability confident employerWe warmly encourage applications from disabled people. If online applications are not suitable for you, there are to apply. If you need advice or support with your application, or need the recruitment documents in another format such as audio, easy read, or braille, our is here to help you and can be contacted on 01629 532440Equality and diversityWe recognise the importance of having a workforce which reflects the people of Derbyshire. We believe this is important because recognising and valuing diversity helps us to deliver services that reflect the needs of everyone in our county. We're committed to valuing diversity and treating everyone fairly who works or wishes to work for us.Advertise your jobs with usDerbyshire County Council advertise jobs on behalf of other organisations, to help reach a wider audience.If you are an organisation interested in advertising with us, please contact our traded recruitment team on 01629 535117 option 1 or by emailing to find out more.Need to contact us?If you have any queries about Derbyshire County Council vacancies, contact our Recruitment Team on 01629 535118 option 2.If you are applying for a position in a school and need assistance please contact Traded Recruitment on 01629 535117 option 1.You can e mail both teams at If you require more information about a vacancy based in a school please contact the school directly.To keep updated on DCC careers and recruitment news follow us on social media

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