Employment Development Officer (Community) - Local Office Galashiels - SBO08753

Job Details

Grade: 7A

Hourly Rate: £17.10 - £18.76

Salary: £31219.15 - £34248.64 per annum

Hours: 35

Contract Duration: Temporary until 31/03/2026

Role Purpose

Our Employability Service is looking for a for an excellent communicator who is motivated to change peoples lives for the better.

The individual will be forward thinking, open minded and resilient, assisting in removing barriers which will positively impact on the prevention and reduction of (re)offending in the area.

You will become part of a dedicated team, working collaboratively and providing support across the Scottish Borders. Each day will bring new challenges, with your work guided by the needs and strengths of the service and participants.

This is a Hybrid post but you will be required to work across the Borders. The role requires an individual who can plan and prioritise their own diary.

Essential

Educated to relevant HNC/ SVQ level 3 or significant experience in a relevant field .

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 Alasdair Scott at alasdair.scott@scotborders.gov.uk. or Victoria Cashmore at vicky.cashmore@scotborders.gov.uk

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.