Job Details Grade: 9A Hours: 35 Hourly Rate: £22.98 - £24.82 Salary: £41,950.13 - £45,308.13 per annum Contract Duration: Permanent Role Purpose To oversee and direct allegations of harm in relation to adult protection and to direct Council Officers as part of their inquiry / investigation. The Adult Protection Offficer wll coordinate Interagency referral discussion (IRD) and Chair Case Confrences when required. This role is an exciting oppertunity working with Partner agencies such as Police Scotland, NHS Borders and the third sector. In Scottish Borders we promote a think family approach and close interagency working around risk Essential Applicants must hold a relevant recognised qualification, e.g. Dip or Degree in social work, nursing or occupational therapy and be one year post qualified Applicant must have Council Officer status and experience in this business critical role Registration with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post.* SBC offer inclusion into the scheme for pool cars and therefore use of personal vehicle would be limited to times when pool cars are fully booked. *If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driver’s licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account it's 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 consideration for this role. Informal Enquiries Informal enquiries may be made to David Powell by telephone on 01896 664159 or by email at David.Powell@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.. Location : Galashiels, TD1 2LP