At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a supportive team delivering meaningful social work interventions in your community.
- Company: Scottish Borders Council, committed to high-quality and compassionate social work.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Two positions available: 35 hours and 21 hours, with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Professional Social Work qualification and registration with the Scottish Social Services Council.
The predicted salary is between 45153 - 48766 £ per year.
Grade: 9A
Hourly Rate: £24.74 - £26.72
Salary 35 hours: £45,153.19 - £48,766.68 per annum
Salary 21 hours: £27,091.91 - £29,260.01 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE ARE 2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE - 1 X 35 HOURS AND 1 X 21 HOURS
Interviews to be held via MS Teams on week commencing 20th July 2026.
Role Purpose
We have a fantastic opportunity for a part-time Social Worker to join our Adult Social Work West team. This role offers the chance to be part of a forward-thinking, supportive service, delivering meaningful, person-centred interventions with adults across our communities.
Working within a strong multi-agency environment, you will contribute to positive outcomes for individuals while being part of a team that values collaboration, reflective practice, and continuous development. This is a great opportunity to join a service that is committed to high-quality, compassionate social work.
Essential
- Professional Social Work qualification
- Registration with the 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.
- Type of drivers licence: Category B
Informal enquiries may be made to Rebecca Money at Rebecca.Money@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.
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.
Social Worker - Peebles - 2 Positions Available - SBO10171 employer: Scottish Borders Council
Scottish Borders Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for Social Workers in Peebles. With a commitment to high-quality, compassionate social work, employees benefit from continuous professional development opportunities and a focus on diversity and inclusion. The Council values its workforce and provides meaningful roles that contribute positively to the community, making it an attractive place for those seeking rewarding employment.
