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Ref no:
SBO09942
Published:
13/04/2026
Closes:
27/04/2026
Location:
Scottish Borders Council HQ, Main Building, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA
Salary:
£53,310.93 - £55,738.18 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week

Job Details

Grade: 10A

Hourly Rate: £29.21 - £30.54

Salary: £53310.93 - £55738.18 Per Annum

Contract Duration Permanent

https://www.nhsborders.scot.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/our-services/children-young-peoples-services-directory/scottish-borders-learning-disability-service/

https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/disabilities/learning-disabilities

 

Role Purpose

We are seeking an experienced, values‑driven Service Manager to provide operational leadership within our Integrated Learning Disability Service in the Scottish Borders.This post will provide leadership to the Social Work Team covering the West part of the local authority area. This is a pivotal leadership role within a long‑established and highly regarded integrated health and social work service, supporting adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives within their communities. Located in the heart of the Scottish Borders, this role offers the opportunity to work in a setting that combines professional challenge and innovation with an excellent quality of life. The area is easily commutable from Edinburgh, with direct road and rail links, making it an attractive option for candidates seeking leadership roles without the pressures of city‑centre working.

 

Essential

The Service Manager will have relevant experience, hold a professional Social Work qualification and be educated to degree level

 

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Douglas Ireland or Laura Douglas on 01896 827280

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