Manx Care

Adoption Practice Lead

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join a Social Work service that provides assessment, support and interventions for children, young people and their families. We offer training and development opportunities alongside flexible working and manageable caseloads.

Main duties of the job

This role focuses on leading and developing the adoption activity within the Family Placement Service and the wider Division. The Practice Lead will carry out complex adoption case work and quality assure all other adoption work undertaken by social workers within the Service to ensure services delivered are safe and of a consistently high standard in meeting the needs and thereby improving outcomes.

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

09 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£50,878 to £59,212 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

MCX-019707

Job locations

Murray House

Douglas

Isle of Man

IM1 2SF

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? Do you have extensive experience in adoption services and a commitment to excellence? If so, we invite you to join our dedicated team as the Adoption Practice Lead in the Family Placement Service.

As the Practice Lead, you will spearhead and develop adoption activities within the Family Placement Service and the wider Division. Your role will involve:

Leading complex adoption casework.
Quality assuring adoption work conducted by social workers to ensure safety and high standards.
Developing island-based adoption services in line with legal and best practice requirements.
Serving as a point of contact for all practitioners involved in the adoption process.

The Children & Families Division is dedicated to providing exceptional adoption services for the children of the Island. We are committed to ensuring that every child in contact with our Service has the best possible opportunities in life. Our core values—Respect, Caring, Listening, Professionalism, Fairness, and Curiosity—guide all our work.

A workplace that invests in you

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

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.

Annual leave starting from 21 days, 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 as leave.

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.

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.

Making the Isle of Man your new home

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.

Want to find out more about Island life? Visit www.locate.im to find out why you should make your move to the Isle of Man!

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role

As the Practice Lead, you will spearhead and develop adoption activities within the Family Placement Service and the wider Division. Your role will involve:

Leading complex adoption casework.
Quality assuring adoption work conducted by social workers to ensure safety and high standards.
Developing island-based adoption services in line with legal and best practice requirements.
Serving as a point of contact for all practitioners involved in the adoption process.