Social Worker – Galashiels Office – SBO08412 Full Time

Job Details

Grade: 9A
Salary: £40,485.94 – £43,734.43 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent
Hours: 30

Role Purpose

Hold a UK driving licence and are able to drive
High commitment to working with people who require our service. To have the ability to be self-directing and flexible and should also have commitment to furthering their own professional development.
Ability to work in person-centred and innovative way.
Commitment to team working and the ability to foster positive and supportive working relations.
Ability to work in a pressurized environment.
Ability to be flexible Commitment to professional development.
Satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure check – please see attached notes for further information.
Satisfactory Medical Statement – see information for Applicants for more details. Satisfactory References.

Essential

Registration with the relevant professional body: Social Work, Nurse, Occupational Therapist.

2 years post qualifying experience in relevant field. Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary context

Registration with Scottish Social Services Council.

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 Rachel Green at [email protected].

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.