90 jobs in Derby City Council

Springfield Primary School, part of the Odyssey Collaborative Trust, is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant for its Enhanced Resource Facility. The post is fixed for 12 months, 35 hours a week, starting 4 September 2026.

You will work within the ERF team to deliver high-quality provision for children with complex communication and interaction needs, with opportunities for coaching, CPD, and skill development as part of Derby City’s inclusive education ethos.

Derby City Council is looking for Relief Milestone House Officers at Milestone House, the emergency accommodation for homeless individuals. The role involves providing essential support and advice to vulnerable individuals while maintaining a high-quality service. Candidates should have experience working with vulnerable groups and a passion for making a difference in their lives.

In return, Derby Homes offers excellent terms and conditions, including flexible working options and a local government pension scheme. The closing date for applications is July 19th, 2026.

Act now to join a dedicated team committed to helping those in need.

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job title Relief Milestone House Officers Job reference Date posted 21/06/2026 Application closing date 19/07/2026 Working Pattern Blank Salary Grade 5 £28,598 to £31,022 (pro rata) per year Contractual hours Blank Basis Blank Job category/type Housing Attachments Blank Job description

Organisation: Derby Homes

Hours: Varied

Contract type: Relief

Location: Milestone House

Are you looking for a new role that will give you variety and a sense of achievement?

We are looking for Relief Officers at Milestone House, the emergency accommodation for Homeless People.

You will be part of a staff team that cover shifts over a 7-day period from 8am – 8pm, who provide support and advice to some of the most vulnerable individuals in the city who find themselves homeless. You will maintain a high-quality customer service focus in all aspects of the role ensuring that appropriate needs, risk assessments and support plans are completed and reviewed within the procedural time frames.

The role will involve you taking part in providing training, guidance and support on day-to-day activities that develop skills and abilities for independent living which promote positive engagement and progression towards resettlement and move on.

You will need experience of working with vulnerable customer groups and an understanding of the support available to homeless people. Above all, you will have empathy with this customer group along with a passion and determination to go the extra mile.

Derby Homes has a national reputation for its excellent services which we know are down to our valued workforce. In return for their hard work we strive to be an employer of choice. We have a range of excellent terms and conditions, including flexible working, work life balance, local government pension scheme, employee health initiatives and green travel options.

We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We recruit for diversity and value difference. As many of our roles can now be home-based, we are able to offer more opportunities for people who need this facility. We are also proud to have Derbyshire LGBT+ Rainbow Partnership Accreditation and encourage applications from candidates of all genders.

We are a Disability Confident Leader. If you are a disabled person, you have the choice to apply under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme so long as you demonstrate that you meet the essential requirements for the job.

We feel it is essential that we recruit a talented workforce that is as diverse as the community we work for.

Please let us know of any individual requirements or reasonable adjustments you may have during the application, interview, or onboarding process and we’ll do all we can to help. We strongly believe in social understanding of disability and for us it’s all about removing barriers to equality.

The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 19 th July 2026 at midnight. Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted.

If you have been selected for interview you will hear from us prior to the interview date. Interviews are to be held the week commencing 3 rd August 2026.

Derby Homes is recruiting an enthusiastic and experienced Gas Engineer for a permanent role based in the East Midlands. The position focuses on servicing and repairing gas appliances, with coverage that includes accessing difficult properties and resolving breakdowns to a first-fix standard.

The ideal candidate will be Gas Safe competent and ACS qualified to install or service domestic gas work, employing PDA tools to manage jobs and order parts.

Organisation: Derby Homes · Hours: 37 hours a week · Contract type: Permanent

Derby Homes are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Gas Engineer. The ideal candidate will have an in‑depth knowledge of gas appliances, service and repairs and excellent customer service skills.

Must be Gas Safe competent, ACS qualified to install or work on domestic gas appliances and services, including the appropriate ACS qualifications in domestic gas work.

• Carrying out annual servicing of gas appliances.
• Gaining access to difficult to access properties.
• Carrying out breakdowns to all gas appliances to a first‑fix standard.
• Using PDA technology to obtain jobs and order materials through our supply chain.
• Good communication skills with other team members.

You will receive a transit‑style vehicle that can be used to travel to and from your home, fully stocked with van supplies. All you need to do is complete our driver assessment.

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

Derby Homes has a national reputation for its excellent services, thanks to our valued workforce. In return for their hard work we strive to be an employer of choice, offering a range of excellent terms and conditions, including flexible working, a work‑life balance, a local government pension scheme, employee health initiatives and green travel options.

Role: Adult Tutor

Salary: Tutor SCP 1-5 - per hour

Location: Various Adult Learning Centres

Hours: Part time

Closing Date: 19/07/2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Are you passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities to gain new skills? Do you believe in the transformative power of learning and want to be part of a team that's dedicated to making a difference in people's lives? If so, we want you!

At Derby Adult Learning Service we're on a mission to provide the best learning opportunities to the citizens of Derby. We aim to support those who may have had limited opportunities in the past and help them to break down barriers, enabling them to become resilient and successful adult learners.

Here at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities. Find out more about what it’s like to work for us.

• Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
• Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Calendar and Support
• Access to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network and Neurodiversity Network
• Support for colleagues who are carers

In the role of Adult Tutor - Catering courses for learners with Learning Disabilities, here’s an example of what you’ll be doing to make an impact:

• Planning and delivering practical catering courses for adults with learning disabilities in our working café environment.
• Providing inclusive, engaging teaching and learning which enables learners to develop catering skills, achieve their individual learning aims, build confidence and progress into employment or take the next steps in their chosen career path.
• This rewarding role offers the chance to make a real difference by supporting people with learning disabilities to build confidence, independence, and skills for life.

To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have…

• Innovative Teaching Approach: Bring fresh ideas to the table, constantly exploring creative and effective teaching methods to engage and inspire our learners
• Learner-Centric Teaching Style: Put our learners at the heart of everything you do, tailoring your teaching to accommodate various learning styles and needs
• Empathetic Mentoring Skills: Understand the challenges this group of learners face, and support them with empathy and patience every step of the way.
• Experience delivering courses to adults with learning disabilities

Derby City Council's Derby Adult Learning Service is seeking an Adult Tutor to plan and deliver catering courses for learners with learning disabilities in our working café environment. This permanent, part-time role offers a meaningful way to help adults gain skills and confidence.

You will use inclusive teaching methods to support achievement and progression into employment, with opportunities for professional development and access to our Employee Networks and benefits.

Derby City Council is seeking a Learner Progress Mentor to support adults at Derby Adult Learning Centres. You will provide 1:1 mentoring to build confidence, study skills and motivation, and run small group sessions to boost employability and engagement.

The role is permanent, 37 hours per week, with a salary of £33,143 to £36,363 per year. Benefits include generous annual leave, pension, discounts and wellbeing support.

Job description

Role: Learner Progress Mentor

Salary: Grade G £33,143 - £36,363 a year

Location: Derby Adult Learning Centres, Derby

Hours: 37 hours a week

Closing Date: 10/08/2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Step into a role that puts you right at the centre of helping adults progress and thrive in learning.

The Learner Progress Mentor role is fast paced, rewarding and perfect for someone who loves supporting learners to build confidence, overcome barriers and stay engaged.

• Provide 1:1 mentoring to build confidence, study skills, work readiness and motivation.
• Run small group support on employability, confidence building and wider engagement.
• Support employer engagement – helping learners prepare for jobs.

To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have…

Here at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first‑class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities.

• Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations
• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
• Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Calendar and Support
• Access to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network and Neurodiversity Network
• Support for colleagues who are carers