Early Intervention Worker - Galashiels Office - SBO10256


Company:	Scottish Borders Council
Salary:	£33,600.95 - £36,867.70
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Galashiels, TD1 3AS
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Jul 2026
Closing date:	13 Aug 2026

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Summary

Job Details

Grade: 7A

Hourly Rate: £18.41 - £20.20

Salary: £33,600.95 - £36,867.70 per annum

Contract Duration: Permanent

Hours: 35

Please note interviews will be held on Monday 7th September

Role Purpose

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual who will support the delivery of early intervention work with children in conflict with the law. The post holder will work primarily with children aged 12-18 years as part of our aim to divert children from formal processes, such as the Children’s Hearing System and Court. We are seeking someone with experience of multi-agency working and knowledge of key policies such as GIRFEC and the Whole Systems Approach (WSA).

The post holder will be involved in direct work with young people through completing short assessments and plans, contribute to social workers plans where young people’s needs are more complex, provide support for those involved in Court processes and gather children and families’ views about early intervention options prior to decisions being made about them.

To support and enhance our delivery of Restorative Justice Practice, the post holder will also receive training in facilitating Restorative Justice and provide an independent facilitator role within the process.

Scottish Borders Council are committed to keeping The Promise and keeping children, young people and their families' voices at the heart of everything we do. We strive to recruit workers who are passionate about working with children and young people and assessing and supporting their strengths to move towards better outcomes.

Where this is a requirement for the successful candidate to work from home as part of the role you will be provided with the necessary IT equipment by the Council, however, you will be responsible for the provision of any required furniture.

Essential

HNC or equivalent SVQ qualification

A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. SBC's e-car scheme is available.

*If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driver's 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 Stewart Simpson at stewart.simpson@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.

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.

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