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<h2>Job summary</h2>
 Are you an Approved Social Worker looking to take on a role that truly values your expertise? At the Community Mental Health Service for Adults, youll lead urgent and non-urgent assessments, support individuals with severe and enduring mental illness, and take on statutory responsibilities under the Mental Health Act. Youll work 95 with participation in the out of hours rota, delivering care in a collaborative team setting.



 <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
 Here, your skills wont just be used theyll be respected. Youll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team committed to recovery and person-centred care, all guided by our CARE values: Committed and passionate, Accountable and Reflective, Respectful and Inclusive, and Excellent and Innovative. If youre ready to make a meaningful impact where professional autonomy meets genuine support, wed love to hear from you.



 <h3>About us</h3>
 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.



 
 
 <h2>Details</h2>
 <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
 10 July 2025

 
 <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
 Agenda for change

 
 
 <h3>Band</h3>
 
 Band 7
 
 

 
 
 <h3>Salary</h3>
 
 £48,780 to £63,606 a year
 
 
 
 

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 Permanent

 

 
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 Full-time,
 
 
 
 Flexible working
 
 
 
 

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 MCX-022171
 

 
 
 
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 Central Community Health Centre
 Douglas
 Isle of Man
 IM1 4QA
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 <h2>Job description</h2>
 <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
 A workplace that invests in you Enjoy higher salaries compared to the UK, along with annual salary increases that extend beyond typical UK NHS pay scales. A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and 10 Public Holidays. 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. Step away from NHS pressures and demands! The Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS. Free on-site car parking. Our on-site education and training centre, Keyll Darree, comprises a lecture theatre, well stocked medical library, training facilities and a state of the art simulation lab which is operated by trained simulation practitioners. 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 Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development. 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. 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.
 

 
 
 
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 <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
 A workplace that invests in you Enjoy higher salaries compared to the UK, along with annual salary increases that extend beyond typical UK NHS pay scales. A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and 10 Public Holidays. 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. Step away from NHS pressures and demands! The Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS. Free on-site car parking. Our on-site education and training centre, Keyll Darree, comprises a lecture theatre, well stocked medical library, training facilities and a state of the art simulation lab which is operated by trained simulation practitioners. 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 Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development. 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. 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.
 
 


 
 
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 <li>Social work degree or equivalent and Qualification as an Approved Social Worker.</li>
 
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 <li>Social work degree or equivalent and Qualification as an Approved Social Worker.</li>
 
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 <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
 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.
 

 

 


 

 
 
 <h2>Employer details</h2>
 <h3>Employer name</h3>
 Manx Care
 <h3>Address</h3>
 
 
 Central Community Health Centre
 Douglas
 Isle of Man
 IM1 4QA
 
 

 
 
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 <h2>Employer details</h2>
 <h3>Employer name</h3>
 Manx Care
 <h3>Address</h3>
 
 
 Central Community Health Centre
 Douglas
 Isle of Man
 IM1 4QA
 
 

 
 
 <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
 
 <a href="https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/" target="_blank">https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ (Opens in a new tab)</a>

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