Social Worker Care Manager - SBO10147

Job Details

Grade: 9A
Hourly Rate: £24.74 - £26.72
Salary: £45,153.19 - £48,766.68 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Role Purpose

Central locality Social Work team are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated social worker, nurse care manager or occupational therapist to join a busy and vibrant team, based in Galashiels, Scottish Borders. The post will be focussed on Adult Support and Protection work and it will also involve a reduced caseload with case management duties. Council Officer experience is sought. You will be part of a newly structured team with lots of opportunities for training, learning and career development. We are looking for a candidate with a good understanding of Adult Support and Protection and Adults with Incapacity policies and backed up with relevant experience.

Essential

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

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.