Adult Support & Protection, Audit & Learning and Development Officer

Scottish Borders Council; Newtown St Boswells; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council is offering a full-time permanent role focused on Adult Support & Protection. The successful candidate will conduct audits, provide training, and improve service delivery in the Scottish Borders, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practices. A diploma in social work is required, along with relevant SSSC registration.

Benefits

Support for disabled applicants under Disability Confident Employer scheme

Qualifications

• Registration with SSSC or willing to undertake Adult Support & Protection Certificate.
• Current driving licence (Category B) required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits related to Adult Support & Protection services.
• Develop and deliver training programs.
• Ensure alignment with local and national legislation.

Skills

Auditing

Training Development

Education

Diploma in Social Work

Job description

Location: Hq Main Building Council Headquarters Newtown StBoswells Melrose Roxburghshire, TD6 0SA

Salary: £41,950.13 - £45,308.13 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Grade: 9A

Contract Duration: Permanent

Please note the closing date has been extended until Sunday 3rd August 2025.

Role Purpose

An opportunity has arisen to be involved in the work of the Public Protection Committee, to ensure the highest level of practice in relation to Adult Support & Protection is delivered across the Scottish Borders.

The post requires the right candidate to complete audits around how Adult Support & Protection services currently run, highlighting areas for improvement and lessons that can be learned. This includes linking in with Local and National agendas / legislation, guidance and Learning Reviews to provide the best service for Adults and their families / carers who become involved with Adult Support & Protection services in the Scottish Borders.

This post also includes training development and delivery.

A Diploma (or equivalent) in Social Work

Registration with SSSC Post Graduate Adult Support & Protection Certificate or willing to undertake such qualification

A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. Type of drivers licence: Category B * 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 Samantha Wallace at [e-mail].

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.