Job Details Grade: 7A Hourly Rate: £17.10 - £18.76 Salary: £31,219.15 - £34,248.64 pro rata per annum Contract Duration: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week Role Purpose Do you fancy a change? Why not consider joining us in the stunning surroundings of the Scottish Borders. The area is easily accessible by both road and the Borders Railway, with access to pool cars available. This post is based within the Galashiels team and offers a flexible approach to both home and office working. We are a welcoming and enthusiastic team, supported by approachable management and regular supervision. We are actively exploring innovative ways to engage with the community and adopt a more preventative approach—such as through Community Led Support and integration with Health services. We are seeking candidates with transferable skills who can work collaboratively with both statutory and voluntary sector teams to deliver the highest quality service to our service users. You will be expected to demonstrate the highest professional standards, emotional maturity, a strong commitment to helping others, and the ability to treat all individuals with dignity and respect. Opportunities for further development, including participation in initiatives such as the “Grow Your Own” social work training programme, are available and supported through the supervision process. Essential Numeracy skills at Standard Grade or equivalent; English at a Higher Grade or equivalent. 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 Colin Frater by telephone on 01896664157 or by email at cfrater@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.