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Ref no:
SBO09727
Published:
13/01/2026
Closes:
27/01/2026
Location:
Scottish Borders Council HQ, Main Building, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA
Salary:
£34,320.22 - £37,657.88 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: £34320.22 - £37657.88 per annum

Contract Duration: Temporary until 30/10/2026 or earlier return of post holder

 

Role Purpose

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.

 

Essential

An HNC/SVQ in Social Care or Childcare and Education or previous experience and a commitment to undertake such training

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 Lorraine Ditcham by telephone on 01896662799 or by email at lditcham@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