Social Worker - Galashiels - 3 posts

Job Details

Grade: 9A
Salary: £41,950.13 - £45,308.13 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent

**Please note there are 3 positions available**

2 x Full time positions
1 x Part time position

Role Purpose

An exciting opportunity to join an established children and families statutory social work team in Scottish Borders based in our Galashiels office. We are super supportive, approachable and committed to the learning and development of social workers while meeting the needs of the families we work with. We have full and part time opportunities available.

Essential

Professional social work qualification recognised by the SSSC eg. Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW.

Registration with Scottish Social Services Council.

Up-to-date understanding of the key issues and relevant theoretical background facing professional children and families social workers, particularly relating to child protection and looked after children.

A current driving licence and use of a vehicle with business insurance 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.

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.
Type of drivers licence: Category B

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Lesley McLean at lesley.mclean@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.