Business Support Assistant - Council Headquarters - SBO10490
Scottish Borders Council - Melrose
£25,059.96 to £26,392.21 a year
On-siteTemporaryFull time
Job Details Grade: 4A Hourly Rate: £13.73 - £14.46 Salary: £25059.96 - £26392.21 per annum Hours: 35 Contract: Temporary until 31/08/2027 or earlier return of the post holder Role Purpose The post is based within Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells. Business Support provide support to Environment & Infrastructure services. As a Business Support Assistant within the Transactions Team, your duties will include: • Processing Invoices • Mail Duties - processing incoming mail • Dealing with allocated tasks within the Transactions mailbox • Use of SBC applications such as Business World, Intranet, One Drive and Microsoft packages • Manipulating and extracting information within Microsoft Excel • Communicating with Service Management Staff • Use of bespoke IT applications • Providing Good Customer service to internal and external clients Scottish Borders Council – Scottish Borders Council Essential Good standard of general education. Informal Enquiries Informal enquiries may be made to Howl Pendragon at howl.pendragon@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. 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 employability@scotborders.gov.uk 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
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Teacher - Melrose Primary School - SBO10493
Scottish Borders Council - Melrose
£23,864.94 to £35,938.98 a year
On-siteTemporaryPart time
Job Details Grade: CS0-5 Salary: £23864.94 - £35938.98 per annum Hours: 23.1 Contract Duration: Temporary Maternity Cover until 24/01/2028 or the earlier return of the post holder. Teachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council of Scotland. Please click the link below to watch our Inspire Learning video: https://www.apple.com/education/k12/success-stories/#scottish-borders Interviews will be held 12/11/2026 Role Purpose To teach assigned classes and carry out related activities and developments following local, national and school policies and under the direction of the headteacher. Essential • A degree (B.Ed/PGCE/PGDE) or Diploma in Primary Teaching. • Full registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (or an assurance that full registration will be forthcoming) Informal Enquiries Informal enquiries may be made to Gilly Innes at gcinnes@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. 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 employability@scotborders.gov.uk. 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
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Business Support Assistant - Earlston High School - SBO10492
Scottish Borders Council - Earlston
£14,224.74 to £14,980.96 a year
On-sitePermanentPart time
Job Details Grade: 4A Hours: 23, term time only Hourly Rate: £13.73 - £14.46 Salary: £14,224.74 - £14,980.96 Contract Duration: Permanent Role Purpose To provide a range of administrative support to the business, operational and administrative teams within the Department, through administering, organising, assessing and processing information Essential Minimum of 3 Standard Grades at level 1, 2, 3 (or equivalent), including English Informal Enquiries Informal enquiries may be made to Donna McGlasson at Donna.McGlasson@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. 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 employability@scotborders.gov.uk 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
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Social Worker - Learning Disability Team - Council HQ - SBO10484
Scottish Borders Council - Melrose
£45,153.19 to £48,766.68 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Details Grade: 9A Salary: £45,153.19 - £48,766.68 per annum Hours: 35 Contract Duration: Permanent **PLEASE NOTE** There is also a 6 month temporary position available (with an opportunity to becoming permanent) Role Purpose The Scottish Borders Learning Disability Service currently has two full-time Social Worker vacancies available: 1 x Permanent Social Worker 1 x Temporary Social Worker (6-month contract) This is an excellent opportunity to work within the integrated Social Work and Health Scottish Borders Learning Disability Service (LDS). The service is based in Newtown St Boswells and is within easy commuting distance from Edinburgh and surrounding areas. It provides support across the whole of the Scottish Borders area. This post offers dynamic, day-to-day multi-disciplinary working within a well-established and highly respected team. Practitioners from all professions are strongly committed to delivering the best possible outcomes for adults with learning disabilities, as well as their informal and formal carers. The Social Worker role sits within a busy and responsive learning disability service, providing a vital front-line function to individuals, carers and professionals. Working primarily as part of the duty system, you will manage a varied and often fast-paced workload, responding to new referrals, prioritising need and ensuring timely and proportionate responses. This includes supporting individuals with a wide range of needs, communication styles and levels of risk, requiring a high level of professional curiosity, adaptability and person-centred practice. You will work closely with colleagues across health and social care to coordinate immediate supports, manage risk and ensure continuity of care, while maintaining a strong focus on rights, inclusion and positive outcomes. The service places a strong emphasis on Continuing Professional Development and delivers two team development days each year, coordinated and led by a multi-disciplinary staff CPD group. Peer supervision is actively encouraged, alongside a clear and consistent commitment to regular, high-quality management supervision. If you are successful in securing this post, you will be part of a supportive and friendly team of health and social work professionals who share strong values and a person-centred focus. You will have the opportunity to learn from colleagues across disciplines with specialist expertise, while further developing your own skills and knowledge across a wide range of both challenging and highly rewarding situations. Essential Professional social work qualification recognised by the SSSC eg. Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW. Registration with Scottish Social Services Council. 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 Rebekah Underwood or Laura Douglas by telephone on 01896827280 or by email at rebekah.underwood@nhs.scot / laura.douglas11@nhs.scot 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 employability@scotborders.gov.uk 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
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Teacher of Additional Needs - Earlston High School - SBO10487
Scottish Borders Council - Earlston
£36,159 to £54,453 a year
On-siteTemporaryFull time
Job Details Grade: CS0-5 Salary: £36,159 - £54,453 per annum Hours: 35 Contract Duration: Temporary Secondment cover until 18/04/2027 or earlier return of the postholder. Teachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council of Scotland. Please click the link below to watch our Inspire Learning video: https://www.apple.com/education/k12/success-stories/#scottish-borders Requirements To enable all young people to become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors as part of the school team. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Subject to the policies of the school and the education authority the duties of teachers are to perform such tasks as the Head Teacher shall direct having reasonable regard to overall teacher workload related to the following categories:- · Teaching assigned classes together with associated preparation and correction · Developing the school curriculum · Assessing, recording and reporting on the work of pupils · Preparing pupils for examinations and assisting with their administration · Providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education · Promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils · Working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals · Undertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional development · Participating in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual review · Contributing towards good order and the wider needs of the school Essential · Teaching degree or a Postgraduate Certificate in Education · Full registration with The General Teaching Council for Scotland or Provisional Registration if Probationary period has not yet been completed. Informal Enquiries Informal enquiries may be made to Susan Lawrence at SLawrence@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. 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 employability@scotborders.gov.uk 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
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Teacher of Maths - Kelso High School - SBO10488
Scottish Borders Council - Kelso
£28,493.29 to £42,908.96 a year
On-sitePermanentPart time
Job Details Grade: CS0-5 Salary: £28,493.29 - £42,908.96 per annum Hours: 27.58 Contract Duration: Permanent Teachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council of Scotland. Please click the link below to watch our Inspire Learning video: https://www.apple.com/education/k12/success-stories/#scottish-borders Role Purpose To enable all young people to become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors as part of the school team. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Subject to the policies of the school and the education authority the duties of teachers are to perform such tasks as the Head Teacher shall direct having reasonable regard to overall teacher workload related to the following categories:- · Teaching assigned classes together with associated preparation and correction · Developing the school curriculum · Assessing, recording and reporting on the work of pupils · Preparing pupils for examinations and assisting with their administration · Providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education · Promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils · Working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals · Undertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional development · Participating in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual review · Contributing towards good order and the wider needs of the school Essential · A teaching qualification in mathematics · Full registration with The General Teaching Council for Scotland or Provisional Registration if Probationary period has not yet been completed. Informal Enquiries Informal enquiries may be made to Andrew Dickson by telephone on 01573 227440 or by email at gw23dicksonandrew@glow.sch.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. 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 employability@scotborders.gov.uk 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
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Financial Inclusion Supervisor - Galashiels Contact Centre - SBO10485
Scottish Borders Council - Galashiels
£21,157.29 to £22,881.92 a year
On-sitePermanentPart time
Job Details Grade: 6A Hourly Rate: £16.56 - £17.91 Salary: £21,157.29 - £22,881.92 per annum Contract Duration: Permanent Hours - 24.50 Role Purpose Make a difference in the Scottish Borders. Scottish Borders Council is looking for a Financial Inclusion Supervisor to join our Customer Advice and Support Service. We are looking for a compassionate, resilient and community-minded person who is motivated to help residents access the financial support they need. You will help ensure vulnerable residents receive fair, accurate and timely decisions on vital support, including the Scottish Welfare Fund and Discretionary Housing Payments. Working within a small specialist team, you will handle complex cases, support colleagues and help deliver a responsive, respectful service across our communities. You will bring a strong commitment to excellent customer service and treat every person with dignity, empathy and respect, including when circumstances are complex or conversations are challenging. You will be confident managing a varied workload, making sound decisions and adapting to regular legislative, operational and system changes. You will value teamwork, support colleagues through coaching and knowledge-sharing, and be a positive ambassador for the Financial Support and Inclusion service. You will be committed to continuous improvement and to delivering a responsive, fair and high-quality service for communities across the Scottish Borders. Essential An appropriate level of Customer Services, qualification or SVQ level 3 or IRRV Technician Grade or A minimum of 5 SCE standard grades at level 3 or above (or equivalent) including English, Mathematics or Arithmetic or Demonstrable suitable relevant experience Informal Enquiries Informal enquiries may be made to Scott Stewart at scott.stewart@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. 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 employability@scotborders.gov.uk 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
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Pupil Support Assistant - Newtown Primary School - SBO10486
Scottish Borders Council - Melrose
£12,967.67 to £13,649.91 a year
On-sitePermanentPart time
Job Details Grade: 4B Hours: 20.75, term time only Salary: £12,967.67 - £13,649.91 per annum Hourly Rate: £13.87 - £14.60 Contract Duration: Permanent Role Purpose PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES To undertake tasks, which may include helping with some or all of the following, depending on the needs of the individuals: • Communication • Written tasks • Use of IT • Motor difficulties • Listening to instructions • Following instructions • Completing tasks • Mobility • Self care/personal hygiene • Toileting • Cleaning up children who have wet or soiled themselves • Social skills • Preparation of resources/materials • Supervision during intervals/lunch times • Feeding and medication (after training) To undertake support for individuals or groups as requested by the Head Teacher, Class Teacher and/or Learning Support Teacher. To assist in the implementation of plans, devised by the CT and or/LST or other agencies as required. To monitor on an informal basis the progress of pupils in learning and behaviour. To contribute to reports for pupils for discussion at review and planning meetings. To liaise with HT, CT and/or LST and other agencies as required. Essential No formal qualifications are required, but an acceptable standard of school education is desirable. Pupil Support Assistants will be required to undertake on the job training as and when available Informal Enquiries Informal enquiries may be made to Kevin Wilson at Kevin.Wilson@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. 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 employability@scotborders.gov.uk 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
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Site Engineer - Reiver Complex - SBO10479
Scottish Borders Council - Melrose
£40,628.29 to £43,895.03 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Details Grade: 8F Hourly Rate: £22.26 - £24.05 Salary: £40,628.29 - £43,895.03 per annum Contract Duration: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week Role Purpose An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Site Engineer to join SBc Contracts, Scottish Borders Council’s external trading organisation, which delivers a wide range of civil engineering and building projects such as groundworks, roadworks, bridgeworks, drainage, flood prevention schemes, new builds and building refurbishments to internal council clients and external customers across the Scottish Borders and wider area. The successful candidate will support the successful delivery of civil engineering projects such as by undertaking the setting out of works and providing accurate and professional site engineering services throughout all stages of construction. The Site Engineer is responsible for carrying out setting out and surveying activities and, interpreting engineering drawings and specifications, and producing site sketches and technical information to guide construction operations. The role will involve the use of Total Station/GNSS technology to assist with the setting out of construction activities along with as-built surveys. The role ensures that works are delivered safely, accurately and in accordance with design requirements, contractual obligations and project programmes. The post holder will contribute to Councils Quality Management procedures, undertaking inspections and maintaining accurate site records to demonstrate compliance with project standards and specifications. Working closely with site teams, subcontractors and project managers, the Site Engineer will help identify and resolve technical issues, support continuous improvement and ensure the efficient delivery of high-quality infrastructure projects. This includes recording as-built information and assisting in the production of the O&M file. This is a hands‑on, varied position suited to a proactive and flexible individual with proven experience in a construction environment. You will work across multiple sites, may be required to work outwith core hours, and will contribute to the continuous improvement of SBc Contracts quality, environmental and health and safety performance. Essential Experience in use of total station equipment to undertake the setting out of construction works & site engineering activities. Experience using AutoCAD or other CAD Software Educated to HND or HNC level in a relevant discipline or evidence of comparable experience and training. SVQ Level 3 in Construction Contracting or attain within 2 years of being appointed. Appropriate CSCS card Current Site Managers Safety Training Scheme Certificate 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 Stuart Weeks on 01835827437 / stuart.weeks@scotborders.gov.uk or to Andy Hume on 01835 828092 / Andy.hume@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. 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 employability@scotborders.gov.uk. 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
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Waste Operative Cover Driver - Easter Langlee Depot - SBO10481
Scottish Borders Council - Galashiels
£28,292.56 to £29,700.94 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Details Grade: 4E Hourly Rate: £14.66 - £15.39 Salary: £28,292.56 - £29,700.94 per annum Contract Duration: Permanent Hours: 37 hours Role Purpose We are looking for candidates who would like to work full time but if we cannot recruit to all full-time positions, we will consider those who would like part-time opportunities – please state on your application if you wished to be considered for part-time roles. We are looking to recruit to a HGV cover driving post. You will be joining a busy, skilled, and supportive local team delivering a critical public service. The roles will be driving a mixture of vehicles on a variety of routes around the region. Although the main duty is driving, part of the role involves working with the crew to empty bins, and in periods of low service sickness levels you may be asked to carry out other duties including bag and bin deliveries and loading. We are looking for drivers that can make the difference, always looking to get the job done. You will be a good team worker with the ability to work within your own crew, but also happy to help others in meeting the service’s daily frontline duties. We will provide a full induction and vehicle familiarisation as well as all relevant training before being introduced to the Waste Collection Routes. With Health and Safety, the main priority, the driver will meet the different challenges of Waste Collections across the Scottish Borders, in a safe but progressive manner. Please note that for each of the location arrangements below you will be allocated a base to work out of which will be the location you are most likely to be working from. If you travel to another base to start work and this is further than your travel to your ‘standard’ base you will be compensated for both travel time and mileage. Locations available: • Based at Galashiels Depot with some travel to other Depots to cover Holidays, Sickness or Operational Needs Essential A good standard of education (numeracy & literacy) Minimum LGV Class 2 License + Digi & Full CPC card (ie 35hrs completed) Consideration will be given if you are needing to complete CPC. 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 Darren Batey at Darren.batey@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. 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 employability@scotborders.gov.uk 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
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