Service Manager - Council HQ - SBO09942
Scottish Borders council , Newtown St Boswells, Scottish Borders
Service Manager - Council HQ - SBO09942
£50,001 - £60,000
Scottish Borders council , Newtown St Boswells, Scottish Borders
- Full time
- Permanent
Posted 6 days ago, 13 Apr | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: 27-04-2026 (In 8 days)
Job ref: SBO09942
Location ref: Newtown St Boswells, Scottish Borders
Location Ref: Newtown St Boswells, Scottish Borders
Full Job Description
Job Details
Grade: 10A
Hourly Rate: £29.21 - £30.54
Salary: £53310.93 - £55738.18 Per Annum
Contract Duration Permanent
https://www.nhsborders.scot.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/our-services/children-young-peoples-services-directory/scottish-borders-learning-disability-service/
https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/disabilities/learning-disabilities
Role Purpose
We are seeking an experienced, values‑driven Service Manager to provide operational leadership within our Integrated Learning Disability Service in the Scottish Borders.This post will provide leadership to the Social Work Team covering the West part of the local authority area. This is a pivotal leadership role within a long‑established and highly regarded integrated health and social work service, supporting adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives within their communities. Located in the heart of the Scottish Borders, this role offers the opportunity to work in a setting that combines professional challenge and innovation with an excellent quality of life. The area is easily commutable from Edinburgh, with direct road and rail links, making it an attractive option for candidates seeking leadership roles without the pressures of city‑centre working.
Essential
The Service Manager will have relevant experience, hold a professional Social Work qualification and be educated to degree level
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Douglas Ireland or Laura Douglas on
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.