Social Worker Talent Pool - Children and Families

Social Work Talent Pool

We are looking for Social Workers to join Manx Care!

You will play a key role in the Islands community providing a high quality service for Children and Families working to ensure excellent outcomes for children.

Within Children and Families Social Work we have opportunities across various teams, by applying to our talent pool you will be proactively matched to our vacancies that best fit your skillset and experience.

You will be the first to hear about new vacancies the second they are created, giving you a fast-track route to joining our amazing team.

Please read the candidate information pack to find out more about the Talent Pool and Social Work Careers within Manx Care.

What can this role offer me?

• 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
• For candidates not on the Isle of Man we will reimburse your interview expenses and give 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 visit our website.

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.

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 our website.

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. To find out more about our relocation package, download the leaflet below.

How to find out more and apply

For more information please see the attached candidate information pack, alternatively please contact the Talent Acquisition Team.

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

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 skills and experience. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team.

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.

We support flexible working and equality, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment

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. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and would encourage you to apply.

The Isle of Man Public Service is an equal opportunities employer which supports and promotes flexible working. We understand its benefits in improving work-life balance and supporting health and wellbeing and, in its different forms; it is widespread throughout the Public Service. We are happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements, including job share partnerships, for our roles (where possible) and if interested you should discuss this with the Hiring Manager.