Child Protection and Adult Support & Protection Learning & Development Officer Part Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be involved in the work of the Public Protection Committee to ensure the highest level of practice in relation to Adult Support & Protection and Child Protection is delivered across the Scottish Borders. The post requires the right candidate to link in with Local and National agendas / legislation, guidance and Learning Review to develop and deliver multi-agency training across the Scottish Borders.

A Diploma (or equivalent) in Social Work or equivalent related Healthcare Professional Qualification (e.g. Diploma in Nursing), Teaching or Police qualification together with current registration as linked to your  registration body, eg: SSSC, is essential for these posts.

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 may be made to Samantha Wallace at [email protected].