Social Worker/Care Manager - Hawick

Scottish Borders Council; Hawick; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a passionate Social Worker / Care Manager to join its Adult Social Work Team. This role involves case management and providing essential support to individuals in need, with a commitment to quality service and professional development. Candidates must possess a degree/diploma in Social Work, be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council, and hold a valid driving licence. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to enhancing lives through technology and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with registration with the Scottish Social Services Council.
• Current driving licence and use of a vehicle is essential.
• Willingness to work flexibly and engage in ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in case management and assessments.
• Lead on Adult Support and Protection case work.
• Contribute to a dynamic multi-agency team, providing high-quality social work services.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Communication

Education

Degree/Diploma in Social Work

Job description

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

Role Purpose

We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker / Care Manager to join our
forward-thinking Adult Social Work Team within a local authority committed to delivering high-quality services.

We value flexible working and provide a supportive environment where professional growth is encouraged through regular supervision, training, and development opportunities.

As part of a dynamic multi-agency team, you will play a key role in case management and our duty system while making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals who need our support through assessment, plans and reviews.

You will also become a Council Officer and will lead on Adult Support and Protection case work with oversight from our Adult Protection Unit. We are embracing digital transformation, becoming a paperless service and utilising innovative digital
technology to complete assessments, enhancing efficiency and accessibility.

If you have compassion, empathy, and a drive to uphold excellence in social work practice, we would love to hear from you.

Join our dedicated team focused on Technology-Enabled Care (TEC) and the Think Family Approach, fostering growth through education and collaboration.

Qualified Social Worker (degree/diploma in Social Work)

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.

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.