Job Details Grade: 9A Hourly Rate: £23.90 - £25.81 Hours: 35 hours Salary: £43634.06 - £47119.81 Contract Duration: Permanent Role Purpose We are a supportive team of people who work closely together in fulfilling our statutory duties and in doing so make a difference to children and their families in Scottish Borders. Our team comprises Social Workers and Social Work Assistants. We are a friendly and welcoming team. Our area covers the west of Scottish Borders, taking in catchment areas for Peebles, Galashiels, Selkirk and Earlston. We work closely with partner agencies and colleagues across the service and individual social workers carry varied caseloads. We are keen to support social workers to strengthen areas of professional interest and access to training is encouraged and promoted. Essential Professional social work qualification recognised by the SSSC eg. Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW. Registration with Scottish Social Services Council. Up-to-date understanding of the key issues and relevant theoretical background facing professional children and families social workers, particularly relating to child protection and looked after children. A current driving licence and use of a vehicle with business insurance is an essential requirement of this post. *If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role. Informal Enquiries Informal enquiries may be made to Sheona Clifford or Lesley McLean by telephone on 01721 726310 or by email at sheona.clifford@scotborders.gov.uk or lesley.mclean@scotborders.gov.uk Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit. Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.