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Community Wellbeing Service - Deputy Manager

The closing date is 23 October 2025

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Job summary

Could you lead a team that transforms mental health support across an entire community? As Deputy Manager of the Community Wellbeing Service, youll oversee daily operations, guide a skilled team, and represent the service at a strategic level. Youll handle complex care communications and collaborate with partner agencies to deliver effective, compassionate support.

Main duties of the job

This role gives you the platform to shape service delivery, nurture professional growth, and influence care across the Isle of Man. If you excel in emotionally demanding environments and thrive in cross-agency collaboration, this is your chance to lead boldly and make a lasting impact. Apply now!

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.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£61,611 to £73,492 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

MCX-022583

Job locations

Central Community Health Centre

Douglas

Isle of Man

IM1 4QA


Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Accommodation is available for the first 6 months in your role at a reduced rate for non-Island residents.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Accommodation is available for the first 6 months in your role at a reduced rate for non-Island residents.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional registration as Occupational Therapist, Counsellor, Psychologist or Therapist (to Diploma level or equivalent).
  • Valid registration with either Health and Care Professionals Council, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies or equivalent.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional registration as Occupational Therapist, Counsellor, Psychologist or Therapist (to Diploma level or equivalent).
  • Valid registration with either Health and Care Professionals Council, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies or equivalent.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Manx Care

Address

Central Community Health Centre

Douglas

Isle of Man

IM1 4QA


Employer's website

https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Manx Care

Address

Central Community Health Centre

Douglas

Isle of Man

IM1 4QA


Employer's website

https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Manager Community Wellbeing Service

Julie Bennion

julie.bennion@gov.im

Details

Date posted

25 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£61,611 to £73,492 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

MCX-022583

Job locations

Central Community Health Centre

Douglas

Isle of Man

IM1 4QA


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