SBHA HomeChoice

01/09/2026

*We're recruiting for a Welfare Benefits Officer*

We are looking for an experienced Welfare Benefits Officer to help tenants maximise their income, reduce financial hardship and sustain their tenancies. You will provide clear, confidential advice and advocacy, manage complex casework and work closely with colleagues and partner organisations to achieve positive customer outcomes.

Salary: £37,422 to £41,335 per annum (pay award pending)
Location: Selkirk, with travel across the Scottish Borders as required
Hours and terms: Full-time, 35 hours per week (potential to consider part-time 21 hours per week), fixed-term contract for 6 months
Closing Date: 16 September 2026

Full details on our recruitment site - link in comments 👇

01/09/2026

How is it the 1st of September already?! Thank you to Hazel Dunbar for this beautiful image of Old Gala House.

And with the start of Autumn, it's officially time to kick off the 2027 SBTO calendar competition. Ifyou're a budding photographer and love capturing images that showcase the beautiful borders - its heritage, landscapes or wildlife - we'd love to see what you can do.

Please send your high-resolution images to [email protected] by the 31st October to be considered by our SBTO Members for inclusion in the 2026 Tenant Calendar. Landscape-oriented pictures usually work best, but we may be able to crop portrait ones too.

🍀 Good luck! 🍀

31/08/2026

Homes available to bid for this week are live until Monday 7th September at 10am on Housing Online - https://www.sbha.org.uk/find-a-home/

Please call Freephone 0800 0193 222 or email [email protected] if you have any queries.

31/08/2026

❓ What are estate walkabouts?
Estate walkabouts are regular visits around our neighbourhoods by SBHA’s Neighbourhood Team. They help us spot external repairs and estate management issues, such as dog fouling, fly tipping, littering, damaged communal areas and other environmental concerns.

❓ Why do they matter?
They’re an important way to help keep our communities clean, safe and welcoming. By picking up issues early, we can work with tenants and partners to improve shared spaces and make sure neighbourhoods are places everyone can feel proud of.

❓ How can residents help?
If you spot something that needs attention, please let us know. Looking after our neighbourhoods works best when we all play our part - reporting concerns, using shared spaces responsibly and helping keep streets and communal areas tidy.

See pic for details of walkabouts taking place this coming week (from 31st August), or see our website for upcoming walkabouts in your area - https://www.sbha.org.uk/community-teams/

31/08/2026

*Closes on Wednesday*

Are you an HR professional ready for your next move in a forward-thinking organisation making a difference to people's lives? If so, we would love to hear from you! We are looking for an HR Adviser to join our HR Team.

Salary: £37,400 - £41,300 (pay award pending)
Location: Selkirk, Scottish Borders
Hours and terms: Full time, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Closing Date: Noon, Wednesday 2nd September 2026

See full details on our recruitment site - https://people.sbha.org.uk/jobs/8237183-hr-adviser

28/08/2026

🧹🌳 Community Clean-Up in Peebles! 🌳🧹

Well, it's a wee bit wet, but that's not putting us off! We're here in the George Terrace area of Peebles today until 2pm - why not pop along and have a chat?

This is a great opportunity to help keep your neighbourhood clean, tidy and welcoming while meeting neighbours and making a positive difference in your local community.

📍 George Terrace Area, Peebles (including George Street, North Place and North Street)
📅 Friday 28 August 2026
⏰ 10am - 2pm

We're also keen to hear your views about the area. Drop by and chat with the SBHA team about any improvements you'd like to see and help us shape a better neighbourhood for everyone.

✅ Equipment provided
✅ Bottled water and snacks provided
✅ Everyone welcome!
🌟 Let's work together for a cleaner, brighter, better neighbourhood!

For more information: 📞 0800 0193 222
📧 [email protected]

27/08/2026

Last Thursday, SBHA met with Burnfoot residents at the Hub Community Café, alongside our partners from Waverley Housing and The Wise Group.

Here's a message from our friends at Burnfoot Community Futures about today's event:

☕ Community Café is open today! 🥣
Join us from 11am–2pm at Burnfoot Community Hub.
🍲 Today’s menu:
• Potato & Leek Soup
• Traybake
☕ Tea & coffee available too!
🎨 We’re also delighted to welcome Hawick CLD and Project Artist Mandy McIntosh from Alchemy Film & Arts, who will be here chatting about upcoming art sessions for parents.
🧸 Soft play is open too, so bring along the wee ones!
We’d love to see you! 💛

26/08/2026

🧹🌳 Community Clean-Up in Peebles! 🌳🧹

Join the SBHA team for a Community Clean-Up at George Terrace and the surrounding area this Friday 28 August, from 10am to 2pm.
This is a great opportunity to help keep your neighbourhood clean, tidy and welcoming while meeting neighbours and making a positive difference in your local community.

📍 George Terrace Area, Peebles (including George Street, North Place and North Street)
📅 Friday 28 August 2026
⏰ 10am - 2pm

We're also keen to hear your views about the area. Drop by and chat with the SBHA team about any improvements you'd like to see and help us shape a better neighbourhood for everyone.

✅ Equipment provided
✅ Bottled water and snacks provided
✅ Everyone welcome!
🌟 Let's work together for a cleaner, brighter, better neighbourhood!

For more information: 📞 0800 0193 222
📧 [email protected]

26/08/2026

Looking forward to the first ever Scottish Borders Pride parade this Saturday! Scottish Borders Pride 2026

Remember to join us on Saturday!