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Ref no:
SBO09800
Published:
11/02/2026
Closes:
25/02/2026
Location:
Galashiels Local Office, Paton Street, Galashiels, TD1 3AS
Salary:
£51,499.80 - £53,854.05 per year
Contract Type:
Temporary
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week

Job Details

Grade: 10A

Hourly Rate: £28.21 - £29.50

Salary: £51,499.80 - £53,854.05 per annum

Contract Duration: Temporary until 31/12/2027 or until earlier return of post holder

Hours: 35 hours per week

 

Role Purpose

We are looking for an exceptional leader to further develop our homelessness service in collaboration with strategic partners. The service is responsible for providing temporary accommodation to people assessed as homeless and in need of support. In meeting statutory and budgetary compliance there a requirement to work closely with social housing providers and other organisations. This is a high profile rewarding role offering an opportunity to develop and improve the service offered to those experiencing homelessness.

Essential

• Degree (or diploma) in a social science, public policy subject or related discipline
• Membership of Chartered Institute of Housing

 

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 Graham Jones at graham.jones@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