Job Details
Grade: 8A
Hourly Rate: £18.86 -£20.47
Salary: £34,.94 - £37,.19 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent
**PLEASE NOTE**
There are two positions available.
1 x 32 hours per week
1 x 28 hours per week
Please note successful applicants will be placed on the first point of the salary scale unless they meet certain criteria.
Role Purpose
Do you fancy a change? Why not consider coming to work every day in the beautiful surroundings of the Scottish Borders. Easily accessible by both road and Borders Railway with access to pool cars. The post holder would be based in the Galashiels team with a flexible approach to home and office working.
We are an enthusiastic and friendly team with supportive management and regular supervision. We are looking at new ways of engaging with the community and taking a more preventative approach, e.g.: Community Led Support and Integration with Health. We are looking for candidates with transferrable skills to be able to work closely with statutory and voluntary teams to provide the best service for service users. You will need to have the highest professional standards, be emotionally mature, have a strong desire to help others and be able to show dignity and respect to all people. Opportunities for further training such as the grow your own social work training and development are available and supported through the supervision process
Essential
HNC in Social Care & Health or equivalent studies, and full SVQ3 in Care or equivalent.
Experienced applicants will be considered, where there is evidence, and agreement to complete relevant qualification within 2 years from appointment
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.