ABOUT US
Our commitment to local people is reflected in our investment in our workforce. Hundreds of people call on us every day for help, information or advice. More than 35,000 people work for us in places throughout the county each with their own individual talents and abilities. We value this contribution and look to provide the resources and development our employees need to deliver the best possible service to the people of Derbyshire, while developing their career.
Derbyshire is a county of opportunity. It is a beautiful place to live, to work and to grow and we are justly proud of our services. We believe in investing in the future so all Derbyshire people have the chance to live full and productive lives.
We pride ourselves on a motivated, skilled, diverse and outward looking workforce capable of delivering a high quality service both now and in the future.
We employ more than 35,000 people, including school employees, across Derbyshire in hundreds of jobs in many different settings across our service areas:
- adult care
- commissioning, communities and policy
- children's services
- economy, transport and environment
Equality and diversity
We have a long history of promoting equality in employment and in the delivery of services.
We are trying to achieve a workforce for the future. One which reflects the increasingly diverse population of Derbyshire. Where individuals feel valued and supported. And where people are encouraged to continue to develop their skills and abilities – to do a good job for the people we serve.
We think we are an excellent employer to work for. There are a range benefits and support for employees which shows how we invest in our people:
- we have procedures in place to protect employees from any kind of harassment or bullying – these are taken very seriously
- a range of services to support our employees when they need adjustments where they work, or if they become unwell to help them to return to work feeling supported and valued
- a fair pay structure
- many different types of flexible working arrangements
- support for parents and carers
- lots of opportunities for our employees to make their views known
- regular reviews of employee progress and the provision of training to help our people grow and develop
- you can join a trade union or one of our 4 staff networks – BME, disabled, female and LGBT staff – these networks and the trade unions regularly work with our management team to improve things in the council and to promote equality and diversity
