Nurture the Borders SCIO

Nurture the Borders SCIO Nurture the Borders SCIO is a Charity in the Scottish Borders, offering perinatal services and support. We specialise in perinatal mental health and wellbeing.

NUTURE THE BORDERS is an award winning charity based in the Scottish Borders. We provide a comprehensive range of support services for women and their families during pregnancy and the first two years with baby. Nurture the Borders is an Organisational Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, we are committed to providing safe, ethical and professional psychotherapeutic

services and training. We can offer one to one support to mums and dads during the perinatal time, if a they are struggling with their mental or emotional health or if they have been diagnosed with a low to moderate level perinatal mental illness (like postnatal depression or anxiety). Support may include:
Professional one to one support from a Perinatal Mental Health Support Officer, Mum befriender support, Peer Support Groups, Perinatal Trauma Recovery Therapy, Creative Art Therapy, Baby Massage, Antenatal Education, Birth Doula Support and more.... Please see our website for full details of the support we can offer. You can access our one to one support either through self referral, GP, Midwife, Health Visitor and the Community Mental Health Team. Please see our website for referral forms. For more information on all our support and services have a look at our website!

*Please note, due to COVID 19 we are currently unable to offer pool hire*

🌿 WE’RE GROWING OUR TEAM! 🌿Thanks to funding from the 1001 Critical Days Foundation, we’re delighted to be growing our t...
10/08/2026

🌿 WE’RE GROWING OUR TEAM! 🌿
Thanks to funding from the 1001 Critical Days Foundation, we’re delighted to be growing our team at Nurture the Borders and are looking for an exceptional Perinatal & Infant Mental Health Practitioner to join us. 💛
✨ Perinatal & Infant Mental Health Practitioner
💛 21 hours per week
💷 £31,492.50 FTE (pro rata, based on 37.5 hours)
📍 Supporting families across the Scottish Borders
📅 Fixed term until the end of November 2028
⏰ Closing date: Friday 21st August 2026 at 5pm

Could you be the next person to join our wonderful team?

We’re looking for a warm, compassionate and capable practitioner to work alongside families from pregnancy through to their child’s second birthday.
This is a varied, rewarding and hands-on role. You’ll build trusted relationships with parents, provide practical and emotional support in families’ homes and communities, help parents navigate challenges with their mental health and wellbeing, and support those all-important early relationships between babies and their caregivers.
You’ll also work closely with our wider team of practitioners, therapists, facilitators and volunteers, as well as helping to deliver groups and programmes for families.
We’re looking for someone with excellent active listening skills, empathy, resilience and a positive outlook, who can work independently while also being a brilliant team member.

Relevant qualifications are welcomed, but we also recognise the enormous value of relevant skills and experience — so please don’t rule yourself out just because your career path hasn’t been conventional.

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who genuinely cares about families and shares our belief that the right support at the right time can make a lasting difference. 💛

✨ Training, regular supervision and opportunities for professional development are provided.
Think this could be you - or know someone who would be amazing?
Find the full Job Description and Application Form on our website:
nurturetheborders.com/join-our-team

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💚 We’re Hiring! Charity Administrator 💚Could you be our next Charity Administrator?At Nurture the Borders, we believe ev...
06/08/2026

💚 We’re Hiring! Charity Administrator 💚

Could you be our next Charity Administrator?

At Nurture the Borders, we believe every baby deserves the best possible start in life and every family deserves compassionate support when they need it most.

We’re looking for a highly organised, proactive and friendly Charity Administrator to join our team at The Village in Selkirk.

This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of our charity. You’ll often be the first person families, professionals and visitors speak to, helping create the warm and welcoming experience we’re known for. Working closely with our CEO and wider team, you’ll help keep our services organised and running smoothly, ensuring families receive the very best support.

If you love being organised, enjoy variety, take pride in doing a great job and get genuine satisfaction from helping others, we’d love to hear from you.

💚 We’re looking for someone who:

✔️ Loves creating order and keeping things running smoothly
✔️ Is calm, dependable and enjoys finding practical solutions
✔️ Delivers outstanding customer service with warmth and professionalism
✔️ Is trustworthy, discreet and able to maintain confidentiality
✔️ Enjoys supporting others and being part of a close-knit team
✔️ Takes pride in producing work to a consistently high standard
✔️ Wants to make a genuine difference to local families

📍 About the role

📍 Based: The Village, Selkirk
🕒 Hours: 14 hours per week (Monday & Wednesday)
💷 Salary: £14.00 per hour (£27,118 FTE)
📅 Contract: Fixed-term until 30 September 2028 (with the possibility of extension, subject to funding)

🌿 What we offer

✨ Seven weeks’ annual leave (pro rata), including public holidays
✨ Two-week Christmas office closure
✨ A supportive, friendly and collaborative team
✨ A varied role where no two days are the same
✨ The opportunity to play an important part in improving the lives of babies, parents and families across the Scottish Borders

📄 To find out more and download the Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form, visit:

https://www.nurturetheborders.com/join-our-team

⏰ Closing date: Thursday 21st August at 5.00pm

We are incredibly proud to be one of the seven charities selected to receive funding from the 1001 Critical Days Foundat...
30/07/2026

We are incredibly proud to be one of the seven charities selected to receive funding from the 1001 Critical Days Foundation. 💙

This investment will help us strengthen our support for babies, parents and families across the Scottish Borders during the earliest and most important years of a child’s life.

We feel honoured to be alongside such inspiring organisations, all working towards the shared goal of giving every baby the very best start in life.

A huge thank you to the 1001 Critical Days Foundation for believing in our vision. We can’t wait to share more about what this funding will make possible for local families over the coming months.

🎬 Behind the scenes...For the past 10 years, Nurture the Borders has supported women and families across the Scottish Bo...
29/07/2026

🎬 Behind the scenes...

For the past 10 years, Nurture the Borders has supported women and families across the Scottish Borders throughout pregnancy, the postpartum period and early parenthood.

This week, we've been behind the camera filming our 10-year anniversary documentary. It has been an honour to hear so many stories of strength, hope, resilience and the life-changing impact that compassionate support can have when it's needed most.

This film is a celebration of every family who has been part of our community over the last decade, and of the volunteers, staff and supporters who have helped make that journey possible.

We can't wait to share it with you.

💜 Watch this space...

☕ Coffee break... because we've been busy behind the scenes! The Nurture the Borders team has been hard at work in the o...
09/07/2026

☕ Coffee break... because we've been busy behind the scenes!

The Nurture the Borders team has been hard at work in the office, planning something really special as we prepare to celebrate 10 years of supporting mums, dads and babies across the Scottish Borders. 💜

👀 Keep an eye on our page over the coming days – we'll soon be sharing how you can get involved for an exciting anniversary project that we'd love for our community to be part of.

Watch this space... exciting things are coming! ✨

Hot weather and sleepless nights can leave us feeling more than just tired. 💤When we don't get enough sleep, it can be h...
08/07/2026

Hot weather and sleepless nights can leave us feeling more than just tired. 💤

When we don't get enough sleep, it can be harder to concentrate, manage stress and regulate our emotions.

The good news?... Small changes to your evening routine can make a real difference.

If you're in the perinatal or postpartum period, disrupted sleep is often part of caring for a new baby. Be kind to yourself and focus on what helps you feel as rested and supported as you can.

If you're finding that the lack of sleep or the challenges of early parenthood are affecting your mental health, please remember you don't have to go through it alon.

Our service is here to support you throughout pregnancy and after your baby is born, so don't hesitate to reach out if you need us.

A huge congratulations to Alison and Leo for graduating from our Cruisers peer support group this week! 🎉Cruisers is our...
08/07/2026

A huge congratulations to Alison and Leo for graduating from our Cruisers peer support group this week! 🎉

Cruisers is our free weekly peer support group for mums with babies from around 9 months up to 2 years old. It's a safe, supportive place to meet other mums, share experiences, and enjoy a chat while your little one explores and plays.

If your baby is on the move and cruising, this is the perfect group for you!

Calling all mums, dads, and little ones! 👶✨July has a fantastic line-up of classes and support groups at Nurture the Bor...
01/07/2026

Calling all mums, dads, and little ones! 👶✨

July has a fantastic line-up of classes and support groups at Nurture the Borders. Whether you’re looking for peer support, gentle fitness, baby massage, or simply a welcoming community, there’s something for everyone!

Here’s What’s On This July

📅 Mondays
💜 10:00 am – Cruisers Mum & Baby Peer Support Group
💜 10:30 am – Nurture & Nourish Mum & Baby Peer Support Group
💜 11:30 am – The Wrigglers Mum & Baby Peer Support Group

📅 Tuesdays
💚 11:30 am – Nurture the Borders - Baby Massage Classes (Service users only)

📅 Wednesdays
🌿 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Nurture Birth-Wise Antenatal Course

👩‍👦 Why Join Us?
✨ Build meaningful connections with other parents
✨ Bond with your baby in a supportive, nurturing space
✨ Start the year feeling supported, relaxed, and confident

💌 Spaces are limited and fill quickly—don’t miss out!

🌸 Have you heard of the fourth trimester?While pregnancy and birth often receive a lot of attention, the first 12 weeks ...
25/06/2026

🌸 Have you heard of the fourth trimester?

While pregnancy and birth often receive a lot of attention, the first 12 weeks after birth can be one of the biggest periods of adjustment for both parent and baby.

The fourth trimester is a time of healing, learning, adapting, and getting to know one another. It can bring moments of joy, but also exhaustion, uncertainty, and challenges that many parents don't expect.

That's why preparing for postpartum is just as important as preparing for birth. Building your support network, understanding what recovery may look like, and knowing where to turn for help can make a real difference.

If you're expecting a baby, take some time to think about your postpartum plan. And if you're already in the fourth trimester, remember that it's okay to ask for support—you were never meant to do this alone. 💗

👉 Swipe through to learn more about the fourth trimester and how you can prepare for it.

✨ Exciting News! ✨We are delighted to have introduced a Baby Massage Class for our service users. 💗👶Baby massage is a wo...
24/06/2026

✨ Exciting News! ✨

We are delighted to have introduced a Baby Massage Class for our service users. 💗👶

Baby massage is a wonderful way to support bonding, encourage relaxation, and create special moments of connection between parent and baby. It also provides an opportunity for parents to meet others, share experiences, and enjoy some dedicated time with their little ones.

Here are a few photos from our recent class. 📸

Thank you to everyone who joined us!

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Unit 6, Tweedmill Business Park, Dunsdale Road
Selkirk

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