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Ref no:
SBO09831
Published:
27/02/2026
Closes:
13/03/2026
Location:
Scottish Borders Area, Newtown St Boswells, TD6 0SA
Salary:
£32,465.07 - £35,622.32 per year
Contract Type:
Temporary
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week

Job Details

Grade: 7A

Hourly Rate: £17.78 - £19.51

Salary: £32,465.07 - £35,622.32 per annum

Contract Duration: Temporary until 30/05/2027

Hours: 35

 

Role Purpose

We are seeking to recruit an experienced and skilled member of staff, with a background in working with children and families and third sector agencies. A key responsibility of the post holder is to link with other agencies and organisations in the community that may be already working with individual children and families or who can play a positive role in interventions

 

Essential

A sound educational background, preferably with qualifications to Higher level.

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 Donna Moretta at Donna.Moretta@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.

 

  • Disability Confident Employer - Employer
  • Scottish Living Wage