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Ref no:
SBO09773
Published:
06/02/2026
Closes:
22/02/2026
Location:
Duns Local Office, 44 Newtown Street, Duns, Berwickshire, TD11 3DT
Salary:
£23,358.66 - £25,271.26 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
28 hours per week

Job Details

Grade: 6A
Hourly Rate: £15.99 - £17.30
Salary: £23358.66 - £25271.26 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent

Role Purpose

An excellent development opportunity has arisen within Duns & Kelso Social Work, as Admin Assistant Team Leader, permanent. The post is to provide line management support to the Duns & Kelso Social Work Business Support Teams, across 3 sites, encompassing both Children's and Adults services and will ensure both operational teams has efficient and effective business support in place. As a line manager you would oversee the daily operations of the team including prioritisation, delegation of workload and allocation of resources, such as minute takers for a variety of meetings. You will help to lead staff through change as we introduce digital transformation and working collaboratively with other Business Support teams and Customer Services as well as ensuring daily activities are delivered. You would be responsible for the Line management of approximately 5 staff.

Essential

HNC/D in a related discipline, or other relevant qualification. OR equivalent relevant experience, knowledge and skills necessary to undertake the role.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Robyne Fortune-Smith by telephone on 01835 824000 Extn 8655 or by email at RFSmith@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.

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  • Scottish Living Wage