Social Worker CHAD - Council HQ - SBO10437

Scottish Borders Council; Melrose; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a motivated Social Worker to join the CHAD team, focused on children with disabilities and their families. The role involves managing a caseload, reviewing packages, and providing targeted support where needed.

The position welcomes both full-time and part-time applicants with flexible hours, offering development opportunities and collaboration across the multi-agency network. Temporary contract until April 2028.

Qualifications

• Professional social work qualification recognised by the SSSC (Degree in Social Work, DipSW, or CQSW).
• Registration with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
• PVG scheme clearance is required.
• A current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and support children with disabilities and their families, coordinating plans and services.
• Manage your own caseload and review support packages for looked-after and at-risk children.
• Provide direct support and intervention to children and families where required.
• Collaborate with social work colleagues and multi-agency partners to safeguard and promote welfare.

Education

Degree in Social Work

DipSW

CQSW

Tools

PVG scheme

Driving licence

Job description

Job Details

Grade: 9A

Salary: £45,153.19 - £48,766.68 per annum

Hours: 35

Contract Duration: Temporary

PLease note this position is only temporary until April 2028

Role Purpose

We are looking for a motivated and committed Social Worker to join our Children with Additional Needs and Disabilities (CHAD) team.

We welcome applications from candidates seeking either full-time or part-time hours and can offer flexibility to meet individual circumstances.

The CHAD team provides an excellent opportunity to develop your professional practice, broaden your skills, and build specialist expertise in supporting children with disabilities and their families. Whether you are looking to gain experience in this area or build on existing knowledge, we would welcome your application. Previous experience within CHAD is not essential.

As a Social Worker within our supportive and dedicated team, you will work closely with social work colleagues and wider multi-agency partners to assess and support children with disabilities and their families. You will be responsible for managing your own caseload, reviewing support packages, and providing direct support and intervention to children and their families where required.

We are a growing team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of the service while making a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families across the Scottish Borders.

Essential

Professional social work qualification recognised by the SSSC eg. Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW. Registration with Scottish Social Services Council.

Up-to-date understanding of the key issues and relevant theoretical background facing professional children and families social workers, particularly relating to child protection and looked after children.

PVG scheme registered

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

Informal enquiries may be made to Jan Coupe by telephone on 01896 664 158 or by email 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.

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.

Employability Support -The Employability Service - For support on completing job applications, Scottish Borders residents can access free support from our specialist Employability Team. Please contact us via the switchboard 01835 824000 asking to be transferred to the Employability Service or email [e-mail]

You can also find more about the support we have to offer, by visiting our website for more information https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/help-finding-job/support-employment