Social Worker - Justice Service - Galashiels

Job Details

Grade: 9A

Hourly Rate: £23.90 - £25.81

Salary: £43634.06 - £47119.81 per annum

Contract Duration: Permanent

 

Role Purpose

Scottish Borders Justice Social Work Service are looking to recruit to a full time social worker post, this is to fill a recent retirement. We are a small, friendly and innovative team. You will be provided with regular supervision and team leaders make a point of being available for consultation or support. We promote home and office working, the benefit of which is a well developed peer support framework. The team includes a range of roles including social worker, justice support officers, wellbeing and peer mentoring. We pride ourselves in promoting good practice in line with NOS whilst ensuring that we deliver to suit the best needs of a rural community. Workloads are regularly reviewed, training and practice development encouraged. The office is in Galashiels, but a comprehensive IT package enables excellent home working opportunities. Flexible working can be considered.

 

Essential

Degree in Social Work

Professional Social Work qualification

SSSC Registration

Ability to use basic computer packages e.g. Microsoft Work and willingness to undertake further training in the use of computer-based applications as required.

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 Sarah Henderson by telephone on 01896 664140 or by email at sarah.henderson@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.