At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adults in care by conducting outcome-focused reviews and ensuring their needs are met.
- Company: Join the Scottish Borders Council, dedicated to community care and support.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and inclusion; we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills in social care.
- Qualifications: Qualified Social Worker, Nurse, or Allied Health Professional with relevant registration.
The predicted salary is between 24.74 - 26.72 £ per hour.
Grade: 9A
Hourly Rate: £24.74 - £26.72
Salary: £22,576.59 - £24,383.34 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent
Role Purpose
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated professional to join our Community Care Reviewing Team as a part-time Grade 9 Reviewing Officer. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Nurse who is passionate about improving outcomes for adults and supporting person-centred practice. The role offers the chance to work directly with adults receiving care and support, ensuring their services continue to meet their needs and achieve the outcomes that matter most to them.
As a Reviewing Officer, you will undertake outcome-focused statutory reviews for people living at home and in care home settings, working closely with individuals, carers, families and partner organisations across health, social care, voluntary and independent sectors. You will play a key role in quality assurance, service improvement and ensuring support arrangements remain effective, proportionate, and responsive.
If you enjoy partnership working, have strong assessment and review skills, and are keen to develop your experience in quality assurance and service development, this could be the perfect opportunity.
Essential
- Professional Social Work qualification and/or Professional Nursing or Allied Health Professional Qualification
- Registration with the relevant professional body
- 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 Veronica Allen by telephone or by email.
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.
Care Manager/Reviewing Officer - SBO10231 employer: Scottish Borders Council
Scottish Borders Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment in Eyemouth where you can make a meaningful impact on your community. With a commitment to employee growth and diversity, the council provides opportunities for professional development and values the contributions of all staff members. Join a dedicated team that prioritises compassion and professionalism while delivering essential services during significant life moments.
