Professional Advisor (Community Equipment Service - SBO09089

Job Details Grade: 9A Hours: 7 Hourly Rate: £22.9864 Salary: £8,390.03 per annum Contract Duration: Permanent Recruitment Profile We have an exciting opportunity to join Scottish Borders Council as a part-time Professional Advisor at the Community Equipment Service, based in Tweedbank. This post provides a professional advisory role to all referrers to the service to ensure Scottish Borders residents equipment needs are met and make recommendations to overcome problems identified by staff. The post holder will work in partnership with health and social care colleagues in order to deliver clinically effective services. This role provides an opportunity for staff to develop their knowledge of specialist equipment whilst supporting timely hospital discharge, promoting early intervention and prevention of admission. As an employer Scottish Borders Council offers - Supportive team structure Time for reflective supervision A culture where your voice matters and opportunities are available to shape how we work together as a team, service and across the Council and partnerships. We work in partnership with colleagues in NHS Borders, affording excellent opportunities for joint training and working. Bespoke training Generous annual leave and mobile /flexible working supporting work life balance. Local Government pension scheme and employee benefits and rewards scheme Scottish Borders Council promote a flexible and home working policy. Essential BSc Occupational Therapy BSc Physiotherapy BN Nursing Informal Enquiries Informal enquiries may be made to Jillian Higgins at jillian.higgins@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: Tweedbank, GB

Posted Date: 5/16/2025