Programme Development Worker

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Derbyshire Adult Education Service for a dynamic individual to support the Youth Employment Service (YES Derbyshire) in the role of Programme Development Worker.

The role of a Programme Development Worker is to support Youth Employment Service (YES Derbyshire) to drive a culture of quality improvement throughout the customer journey and support Derbyshire residents by providing impartial information, advice and guidance on work and learning related matters, through remote digital platforms and face to face support either on a one-to-one or group basis.

The Youth Employment Service is a joint funded project between Derbyshire County Council and DWP. Our Youth Employment Support team is contractually based across the county, there'll be an opportunity to discuss future working arrangements at interview.

We're always pleased to hear from talented people so if you're looking to join a dynamic team and have the skills and experience, we're looking for, then we'd like to hear from you. A qualification in advice, information and guidance would be advantageous.

Employees have access to a range of benefits and discounts including:

• Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts at selected county leisure centres
• and much more……

Join us in creating positive change and empowering communities!

Provisional Interview Date : 02.04.2026

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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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.