Social Worker - Hospital Social Work Team

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role and our team

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Manx Care for an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join our dynamic Integrated Hospital Social Work Team on the beautiful Isle of Man!

Manx Care is working hard to change the balance of care from hospital to the community as it is known that people recover better in their homes.

We aim to develop an Integrated Hospital Social Work Team that works alongside ward based Multidisciplinary Teams, as well as the Access and Capacity Team, to streamline the transfer of care and discharge pathways. This integrated team will lead discharge planning for patients with complex needs who require coordinated care and support to return home.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring that patients are able to access the services and resources they need to successfully transition back to their homes and communities. You'll work closely with patients, their families, and other healthcare providers to assess their needs and develop a plan for their ongoing care.

If you would like to be part of our supportive team and be involved in improving the discharge process for patients, relatives and their carers, we’d love to hear from you!

What can this role offer me?

• By joining us you’ll be stepping away from NHS pressures and demands, as the Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS.
• Flexible working and manageable caseloads
• Developing our team to be the best they can be is important to us and we actively support your own personal career goals, aspirations and development. You will be able to take advantage of our Learning, Education and Development Centre and the fantastic range of fully funded courses we support.
• For candidates not on the Isle of Man we will reimburse your interview expenses and offer you a relocation package of up to £7,000 to get you, your things and your family to the island. You will also be eligible for housing assistance to help contribute towards your mortgage or rent on the island.
• For those relocating or returning to the island you will receive a refund on your national insurance contributions made in your first year, this could be up to £4,400!

To find out more about the benefits you can enjoy by working with us click here.

About the Island and relocating

Here you can enjoy a fantastic quality of life, and an excellent work-life balance! There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities; so if you like walking, mountain biking, sailing or kayaking, you’ll have lots of places to explore!

There are also lots of great cafes, bars and restaurants, and you can enjoy the Island’s real sense of community. The island is well connected to the UK, and you’ll also benefit from low income tax rates (20% maximum rate).

To find out more about the Island and the lifestyle you could enjoy here, take a look at Locate Isle of Man’s guide to moving to the Isle of Man here.

If you are relocating or returning to the Island, you can also benefit from the National Insurance Holiday Scheme, which allows you to apply for a refund on your NI contributions for your 1st year of living here. To see how this scheme could benefit you, and to find out more about relocating to the Isle of Man, visit www.locate.im.

A relocation package of up to £7,000 based on receipts is available for this role. There will also be an interest free advance of salary available for this role.

How to find out more and apply

For more information please see the attached job description and person specification, alternatively contact Maggie Robinson, Team Leader – Integrated Hospital Social Work Team, on 01624 686043 or Maggie.Robinson@gov.im.

For further information on applying for roles within the Isle of Man Public Service, please read our Notes for Applicants.

Applications for this post will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. You’ll need to upload your latest CV to your application, and we recommend that you also include a cover letter that explains your motivations for applying, and that demonstrates your suitability for this post. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im.

Additional information

Please note an enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, which Manx Care will cover the cost of for you. Please note if you have lived for more than 6 months outside of the UK in the last 5 years, you will be required to obtain a Letter of Good Standing from the appropriate authorities in the relevant locations, please read the guidance about how to obtain this letter.

A full valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Social Work Professional Qualification (e.g. BA/MA Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work, Dip. SW, CQSW).
• Be registered with a UK Social Work Regulator.
• Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to see full details of the skills, experience and attributes required for this role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Manx Care

Address

Nobles Hospital

Strang

Douglas

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ

Employer's website

https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ (Opens in a new tab)