Job Details
Grade: 9A
Hourly Rate: £24.74 - £26.72 per hour
Salary: £45153.19 - £48766.68 per annum
Hours: 35
Contract Duration: Permanent
Role Purpose
Join Our Passionate Children and Families Team in the Scottish Borders
Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families? We have an exciting opportunity to join a highly motivated, passionate, and supportive statutory social work team.
Based in our welcoming Peebles office, you will be part of our established Children and Families Long-Term Team, supporting communities across the western Scottish Borders. This role offers a diverse and rewarding caseload within a unique rural setting—giving you the chance to build strong, lasting relationships and see the real impact of your work.
We are committed to helping you thrive. You will benefit from:
High-quality supervision and support
Excellent training opportunities
Ongoing personal and professional development
A team culture that values collaboration, wellbeing, and growth
If you are enthusiastic, committed, and ready to develop your career in a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.
Essential
Professional social work qualification, recognised by the SSSC, e.g. Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW.
Registration with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
Up-to-date understanding of the key issues and relevant theoretical background facing professional children and families social workers, particularly related to child protection and looked after children.
A current driving licence and use of a vehicle 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 by telephone on 01721 726310 or by email at sheona.clifford@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.