Social Worker Talent Pool - Children and Families

Ready to take the next step in your Social Work career with Manx Care? Join our Social Worker Talent Pool and gain early access to opportunities across Children and Families on the Isle of Man. We'll match you to vacancies that suit your skills and experience, helping you connect with the right role as soon as it becomes available. Depending on the team, you could undertake assessments, lead statutory cases, coordinate support around children and families, or help deliver services that achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.

You'll work as part of a dedicated, child-focused service alongside colleagues across Manx Care and partner agencies, using your expertise to support children, young people and families. Opportunities are available across the Initial Response Team, Care Management Team, Family Placement Service and Children with Disabilities Service, offering a variety of rewarding career pathways within Children and Families. Apply today to join our Talent Pool and be among the first to hear about new Social Worker opportunities that match your experience and career ambitions.

✔ 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.

✔ A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take time off in line with the relevant flexi-time scheme.

✔ 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 signposting 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. To find out more about our relocation package click here.

A hidden gem in the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man boasts an extensive coastline, stunning natural landscapes and unspoilt beaches. There are an abundance of opportunities and lots of places to discover!

You can visit our great cafes, bars and restaurants, and become part of the Island's close-knit community. The island is well connected to the UK with quick, direct flights and ferries to many destinations.

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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 net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and 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 more information please see the attached candidate information pack, alternatively please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at TalentAcquisitionService.OHR@gov.im or on 01624 651655.

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.