Jobs in Galashiels and District, Scottish Borders

About Us

Borders Carers Centre is dedicated to improving outcomes for unpaid carers across the Scottish Borders. We provide a range of services to help carers achieve positive personal outcomes and maintain their wellbeing.

We offer advice, information and support, which includes assessing carer needs and producing carers support plans, benefits support, grants & funding, short breaks and peer support groups. We also offer a counselling service, hospital services and a programme of events and activities.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Operations Manager to lead our Carer Liaison Team and ensure the Centre operates efficiently and effectively. You’ll play a key role in supporting staff, overseeing service delivery, and contributing to the strategic development of the organisation.

This is a new role within the organisation and is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of carers while shaping the future of a respected local charity.

Key Responsibilities

• Line manage, support, and develop the Carer Liaison Team through supervision, mentoring, and reflective practice.
• Ensure high-quality support for carers that promotes independence and wellbeing.
• Oversee operational communications, events, and deputise for the Chief Officer when required.
• Contribute to organisational planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Promote collaborative working across the team and with external partners.

About You

You’ll be a confident leader with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for supporting carers. You should have:

• Proven experience in team management and service delivery.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach.
• A full driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle (travel across the Borders required).

PMH Borders is a much valued perinatal mental health charity established for over 16 years with a proven track record and evidence of growing demand. We provide psychological therapies and counselling to parents and families across the Scottish Borders from our base in Galashiels.

As we develop our service, we are looking to recruit four new Trustee Board Members with experience in business management, change management, social media or HR.

This is an exciting time to join our Team. We are at the start of a new chapter, with ambitious plans to redevelop our service and drive meaningful growth to become a sustainable and socially responsible charity.

We’re looking for a creative and experienced Communications Officer to join our team and help strengthen SBRCC’s voice, reach and impact.

You’ll lead the development and delivery of our communications, helping to raise awareness of sexual violence and our services, strengthen relationships with survivors, professionals, communities and partners, and showcase the difference our work makes. The role combines strategic communications with creative content, digital engagement, campaigns and media, with opportunities to explore how emerging technologies, including AI, can be used responsibly and ethically to strengthen our work.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience of developing and delivering communications across a range of channels

• Experience of managing websites and social media and producing high-quality content for different audiences

• An understanding of strategic communications, audience engagement and accessible, inclusive and trauma informed communications

• Excellent communication, planning and relationship-building skills, with a creative approach to developing engaging content

We offer:

• A supportive workplace

• Ongoing training and professional development

• The opportunity to shape and develop SBRCC’s communications and increase the reach and impact of our work

The role is home-based, with occasional travel for meetings, events, training and other activities within the Scottish Borders and elsewhere in Scotland.

Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

We’re looking for an organised, approachable and experienced Office Administrator to join our team on a maternity cover basis.

You’ll play an important role in keeping our Centre and organisational systems running smoothly, as well as being a key first point of contact for survivors and other organisations. The role includes general office administration, managing referrals and our case management database, data collection and reporting, supporting GDPR and HR processes, and providing administrative support across the wider team.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience of working with and maintaining effective office systems

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload

• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people and organisations

• A good working knowledge of IT, alongside an understanding of data protection and GDPR processes

We offer:

• A supportive workplace

• Ongoing training and professional development

• The opportunity to play a key role in a specialist organisation supporting survivors of sexual violence

Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.