Social Worker - SBO

Job Details

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

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.

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 Rebe

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.