Adult Learning Disability Services Talent Pool

Make a Positive Difference - Join Our Adult Learning Disability Services Talent Pool

Are you passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives?

We're excited to invite applications to our brand-new Adult Learning Disability Services Talent Pool, offering opportunities for Residential Support Workers and Senior Residential Support Workers across the Isle of Man.

Our services are vital to empowering our service users to make choices, build skills and fully participate in their communities. Whether you're starting your career in care or looking to step into a leadership role, your work will have a meaningful impact on the lives of those we support.

Our recruitment process will focus on your approach and behaviours, not solely your experience or qualifications. Through values-based assessments, we will look at how you work with people and the positive impact you can have.

Residential Support Worker - £33,295 to £42,101 pro rata per annum

• Provide daily living and personal care support within residential settings, maintaining a safe and positive home environment.

Senior Residential Support Worker - £38,395 to £44,857 pro rata per annum

• Lead and support teams, ensuring high standards of care while promoting independence, personalisation and positive risk-taking.

Senior Day Support Worker - £38,395 - £44,857 per annum

• Lead and support a team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care, helping adults with learning disabilities build independence and achieve positive outcomes.

If you are motivated, person-centred, reliable, and passionate about helping others thrive, we look forward to welcoming you into the Talent Pool!

A full candidate information pack, including employee stories and service insights, is available via the link at the bottom of this advert.

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

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

✔ 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.

✔ 20 days annual leave which will increase after a number of years' service and 10 Bank Holidays.

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

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

✔ Free on-site car parking.

We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees' wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.

We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.

Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.

We are committed to achieving net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future where your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy and environment.

An enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.

For Residential Support Worker roles, a commitment to undertake a QCF Level III in Health and Social Care (if not already attained) is required.

Senior Residential Support Workers must hold a QCF Level III (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care, and willing to undertake a QCF Level 5.

Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.

We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at Joanna.Bevan@gov.im.

To get the best out of your application, read our article on the important essentials you need to know before applying.

Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online, please contact us on 01624 685000 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im.