Job Details

Grade: 7A
Hourly Rate: £13.69 - £15.17
Salary: £25,000.65 - £27,701.64 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent

Please note: This is a full time post, however part time hours would be considered

Interviews will be held on 27/05/2019

Role Purpose

The successful applicant will be part of the Inclusion and Wellbeing service. The link worker will work with children and young people who are vulnerable and may be at risk of offending, have additional social, emotional or self-regulation difficulties. Some of these pupils will be on shared placements in The Arches (previously the Wilton Centre) or other settings as required. Please see attached additional information sheet.

Essential

A sound educational background, with qualifications to Higher level, HNC/D or SVQ in a related subject

Informal enquiries to

Informal enquiries can be made to Emma Sowerby - Inclusion and Wellbeing Service tel: 01450 378644 or email



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.