Social Worker - Adult Generic Team

Manx Care

The closing date is 15 May 2025

Job summary

Be the voice of support for adults facing complex social care needs linked to a substantial and permanent physical disability, brain injury or other neurological conditions! As a Social Worker in our Adult Generic Team, youll play a pivotal role in helping adults aged 18-65 years overcome challenges, regain independence, and live with dignity across the Isle of Man. Your expertise in assessments and personalised care planning will directly impact those who need it most.

Main duties of the job

This is an opportunity to apply your skills in a truly meaningful way. Working in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, youll shape innovative solutions that improve lives. If youre looking for a role that values your experience, challenges you to grow, and allows you to make a real difference, apply today!

About us

By joining Manx Care on the Isle of Man youll be stepping away from NHS pressures and demands, as the Islands healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS. We provide lots of opportunities for professional learning and CPD, this includes use of our well-resourced education and training centre. At many of our locations youll have access to free on-site car parking. People who relocate here can also get a refund on their National Insurance contributions for the first year of living here. In addition, we offer generous relocation packages for most of our roles! On the Isle of Man you can benefit from great lifestyle opportunities, a safe environment and great schools. Manx residents benefit from lower tax rates compared to most countries in the EU.

Date posted

17 April 2025

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

£49,054 to £57,074 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

MCX-021388

Job locations

Murray House

Mount Havelock

Douglas

Isle of Man

IM1 2SF

Job description

Job responsibilities

A workplace that invests in you

A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.

A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.

Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.

Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.

You may be eligible for a Blue Light Card, unlocking a wide range of exclusive discounts on shopping, food and leisure activities at hundreds of popular high street and online retailers.

Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.

Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.

Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.

Access to the Government staff canteen where you can purchase affordable meals, drinks and snacks.

A relocation package of up to £7,000 based on receipts is available for this role. Housing Assistance is also available where the Department will pay the difference between your current mortgage/rent bill, and that of your new accommodation on the Isle of Man, up to a maximum of £250 per month. This role also qualifies for a recruitment incentive of £3,000, payable in the 1st, 13th, and 25th months of employment.