Job Details
Grade: 9A
Hourly Rate: £22.98 - £24.82
Salary: £41,.13 - £45,.13 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent
Role Purpose
We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker / Care Manager to join our
forward-thinking Adult Social Work Team within a local authority committed to delivering high-quality services.
We value flexible working and provide a supportive environment where professional growth is encouraged through regular supervision, training, and development opportunities.
As part of a dynamic multi-agency team, you will play a key role in case management and our duty system while making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals who need our support through assessment, plans and reviews.
You will also become a Council Officer and will lead on Adult Support and Protection case work with oversight from our Adult Protection Unit. We are embracing digital transformation, becoming a paperless service and utilising innovative digital
technology to complete assessments, enhancing efficiency and accessibility.
If you have compassion, empathy, and a drive to uphold excellence in social work practice, we would love to hear from you.
Join our dedicated team focused on Technology-Enabled Care (TEC) and the Think Family Approach, fostering growth through education and collaboration.
Essential
Qualified Social Worker (degree/diploma in Social Work)
Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council
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.