We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from anyone who feels they meet the requirements of our vacancies – these are listed on the person specification. We aim to make sure that our employees come from as diverse backgrounds as the people we provide our services to. We also feel that it is extremely important that women, minority ethnic people and disabled people are represented at all grades in the Council and particularly at senior levels. We have a job seekers’ register for local disabled and minority ethnic people who want to work for us and a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled people who meet the job requirements.

Job Seekers' Scheme

Are you a disabled or minority ethnic person living in Derby? Do you need help getting a job with Derby City Council? Why not join the Job Seekers Registers?

View our publicity flyer  471kb.

Job Seekers' Paper Forms

Download the Job Seekers Register form for minority ethnic people living in Derby -  41kb. This form is for printing off, completing by hand and posting to us.

Download the Job Seekers Register form for disabled people living in Derby -  41kb. This form is for printing off, completing by hand and posting to us.

Online form

You can also use our online Job Seekers' forms

More Information

If you would like to find out more about these schemes then please contact Susan Sanghera on 01332 255695, minicom 01332 258427 or e-mail susan.sanghera@derby.gov.uk.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We guarantee an interview for disabled people if they meet the essential requirements of the job. We realise that some disabled people may not want a guaranteed interview, so, if this applies to you, you can choose. If you want to apply under the guaranteed interview scheme, tell us by filling in the relevant section of the application form.

Reasonable adjustments

We will make reasonable adjustments for disabled people during recruitment and to the job. For example, you may need a BSL interpreter at interview or you may need us to consider removing a particular job requirement, such as the need for a driving licence. Please tell us what adjustments you need by filling in the relevant section of the application form.

Employee Support Networks

Derby City Council currently has three Employee Support Networks.

The Disabled Employees Network - DEN

The Disabled Employees Network - DEN - was set up to provide advice, assistance and support to disabled employees. It is also a forum to raise any issues or concerns and an opportunity to meet regularly with other disabled employees.

You are allowed paid time off to attend the meetings, which are held every three months.

If you would like to attend, or want to find out more about DEN, please contact Susan Sanghera on 01332 255695, minicom 01332 258427 or e-mail susan.sanghera@derby.gov.uk

DEN Terms of reference:

Our aim is to remove barriers in the workplace facing disabled people and provide support for disabled employees. We will do this by:

• influencing Council policies and strategies in all areas of
  employment, including promotion, training and development,
  conditions of service and retention
• acting as a forum to share information and good practice on
  disability and equality in the Council
• providing an opportunity to discuss concerns with Senior
  Management and the Leader of the Council
• examining departmental practices for equality in recruitment and
  selection
• monitoring policies and practices and advising on reasonable
  adjustments under the Disability Discrimination Act
• acting as advisors on accessible information and improving
  customer service provision for disabled people
• seeking corporate commitment.

Black Employees Support Network - BESN

Black Employees Support Network - BESN - has been set up as part of promoting positive action. It is for mutual support, advice and assistance of black employees.

The network meets every three months. You are allowed paid time off to attend the meetings.

If you would like to attend, or would like to find out more about BESN please contact Susan Sanghera on 255695, minicom 258427 or e-mail susan.sanghera@derby.gov.uk

BESN Terms of reference:

Our aim is to provide advice, assistance and support to black employees and make sure black service users have equal access to Council services.

Objectives:

• influence Council policy and strategy affecting black employees,
  in terms of employment, promotion, training and other conditions
  of service
• acting as a forum for black employees and raise issues affecting
  them
• discuss areas of concern with senior managers and leaders
• examine departmental practice and procedure in the recruitment
  of black employees at all levels, to ensure equality of opportunity
• monitor policy and practices to highlight and eliminate
  discrimination
• propose initiatives to further career development of black
  employees
• provide a forum for black employees to network and exchange
  information
• make sure service users have full access to the Council’s
  services, highlighting concern where gaps exist
• review terms of reference annually.

Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender Employees Network - LGBT

LGBT Terms of reference:

Our aim is to remove barriers in the workplace and in service delivery facing LGBT people and to raise awareness of issues facing LGBT employees and service users.

We will do this by:

• influencing Council policies and strategies in all areas of employment, including promotion, training and development, conditions of service
  and retention
• acting as a forum, to share information and good practice on LGBT equality in the Council
• discussing issues of concern with Senior Management and the Leadership
• taking part in equality impact assessments and monitoring policies and practices
• acting as advisors on improving customer service
• seeking corporate commitment and acting as a confidential support/contact employee network.

If you would like to attend, or would like to find out more about LGBT please contact Ann Webster on 255384, minicom 258427 or e-mail ann.webster@derby.gov.uk.