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Scottish Borders Housing Association; Selkirk; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Borders Housing Association in Selkirk is seeking a Welfare Benefits Officer to help tenants maximise income, overcome hardship and sustain their tenancies. The role offers a salary of £37,422 to £41,335 per annum (pay award pending) and is full-time, 35 hours per week on a fixed-term contract for 6 months.

Location: Selkirk, TD7 5DT, with travel across the Scottish Borders as required. Working pattern: On-site.

Posting date: 1 Sept 2026; Closing date: 16 Sept 2026.

Responsibilities

• Help people maximise income, overcome hardship and sustain their tenancies.

Job description

Make a lasting difference for tenants across the Scottish Borders. Join SBHA as a Welfare Benefits Officer, helping people maximise income, overcome hardship and sustain their tenancies.

Salary: £37,422 to £41,335 per annum (pay award pending)

Location: Selkirk, with travel across the Scottish Borders as required

Hours and terms: Full-time, 35 hours per week (potential to consider part-time 21 hours per week), fixed-term contract for 6 months

Closing Date: 16 September 2026

Welfare Benefits Officer

Company: Scottish Borders Housing Association

Salary: from £37,422 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Selkirk, TD7 5DT

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 1 Sept 2026

Closing date: 16 Sept 2026

Summary

Make a lasting difference for tenants across the Scottish Borders. Join SBHA as a Welfare Benefits Officer, helping people maximise income, overcome hardship and sustain their tenancies.

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