Adult Support & Protection, Audit & Learning and Development Officer

Job Details

Grade: 9A
Hourly Rate: £22.18- £23.96
Salary: £40,485.94 - £43,734.43 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent

Role Purpose

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be involved in the work of the Public Protection Committee, to ensure the highest level of practice in relation to Adult Support & Protection is delivered across the Scottish Borders. The post requires the right candidate to complete audits around how Adult Support & Protection services currently run, highlighting areas for improvement and lessons that can be learned. Including linking in with Local and National agendas / legislation, guidance and Learning Reviews to provide the best service for Adults and their families / carers who become involved with Adult Support & Protection services in the Scottish Borders. This post also includes training development and delivery.

Essential

A Diploma (or equivalent) in Social Work
Registration with SSSC
Post Graduate Adult Support & Protection Certificate or willing to undertake such qualification

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.
Type of drivers licence: Category B

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Samantha Wallace by telephone on 01835 824 000 ext 2635 or by email at samantha.wallace@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.