SDS/ Carers Lead Officer - HQ
- Location:
- Scottish Borders Council HQ, Main Building, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA
- Salary:
- £20,599.92 - £21,541.62 per year
- Contract Type:
- Temporary
- Position Type:
- Part Time
- Hours:
- 14 hours per week
Job Details
Grade: 10A
Hours: 14 hours per week
Hourly Rate: £28.21 - £29.50
Salary: £20599.92 - £21541.62 per annum
Contract Duration: Temporary until 1st December 2026
Role Purpose
Scottish Borders Council is currently advertising a part-time position for a Self-Directed Support (SDS) / Carers Lead Officer, working 14 hours per week. This post will be for 12 months on a temporary contract with the potential to be extended. This role is focused on supporting carers and promoting self-directed support initiatives across the Local Authority. The SDS / Carer Lead Officer will demonstrate a commitment to improving personalisation, empowering service users, and refining how care and support are delivered.
This 14-hour SDS / Carers Lead Officer post is designed to complement an existing 21-hour role, to form a collaborative team structure.
The two Officers may divide tasks such as policy development, carer engagement, and SDS implementation. Alternatively, one post might focus more on strategic planning, while the other handles operational delivery or stakeholder engagement. It is anticipated that two perspectives and skill sets will enhance service delivery and enrich decision-making and innovation.
As a team, the SDS/ Carers Leads will offer broader coverage across the week while maintaining consistency for individuals.
If you're considering applying or working with this team, it’s a great opportunity to be part of a dynamic and collaborative approach to improving SDS and Carer support.
Essential
Professional qualification - Professional Social Work qualification, Degree of equivalent
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Shona MacCorquodale shona.maccorquodale@scotborders.gov.uk or Stacy Patterson SPatterson@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.