DDF Case Assessor

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Derbyshire County Council invites applications for a role within the Derbyshire Discretionary Fund team. The successful candidate will assess and decide on applications from Derbyshire residents facing financial difficulty or exceptional pressure.

You will demonstrate excellent communication with the public and professionals, carry out financial assessments, manage a varied workload, and make independent decisions within a clear framework. Provisional interview date 12 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with the public and professionals
• Experience in financial assessments
• Ability to prioritise workload and make independent decisions within a framework

Responsibilities

• Assess and decide on Derbyshire Discretionary Fund applications
• Communicate with applicants and partner agencies
• Maintain records and adhere to procedures

Job description

Closing date: 27 September 2026
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 a member 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 a person who has 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.
Provisional interview date 12 October 2026