Social Worker - Paton Street Galashiels

Job Details

Grade: 9A

Hours: 35 hours per week

Hourly Rate: £22.98 - £24.82

Salary: £41950.13 - £45308.13 Per Annum

Contract Duration: Temporary Secondment Cover until 06/03/2026 or the earlier return of the post holder.

Please note the closing date has been extended until 02 June 2025.

Role Purpose

We have a temporary post which we anticipate will initially be for one year with the view to becoming permanent.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated children and families social worker to support our children and young people, and their families to ensure good outcomes are achieved.

We strive to recruit workers who are passionate about working with children and young people, and their families, and assessing and supporting their strengths to move towards better outcomes.

We value our staff and understand they are our greatest asset. We offer a friendly and supportive team environment and a friendly and supportive management team. We are fully committed to continuous professional development as well as offering regular supervision.

There will be a number of opportunities to develop your practice and support your career pathway. Scottish Borders Council prides itself on being a great place to work, where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution.

We welcome applicants with a sound value base who have a wide range of knowledge and understanding of supporting children and their families.

Essential

Approved qualification in Social Work 

Registration with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)

An understanding of the key issues and relevant theoretical background particularly relating to child protection and looked after children.

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 Sheona Newton at sheona.newton@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.