Manx Care

Social Worker - Adult Learning Disabilities Team

The closing date is 02 January 2026

Job summary

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a role where your skills truly make a difference? Adult Social Care on the Isle of Man is recruiting a qualified professional to join our Adult Learning Disabilities Team in a full-time, permanent position. Our team provides an island-wide assessment and care planning service for adults with learning disabilities. Youll play a key role in supporting individuals aged 1865, ensuring they receive the right care and support to live fulfilling lives.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will organise and facilitate assessments, develop and implement personalised care plans, and apply social work ethical principles and values in practice. Youll work within the FACs Operational Guidance to maintain high standards and consistent processes. Your expertise and commitment will help deliver a service that makes a real impact. If youre registered with Social Work England and ready to join a supportive, professional team, apply now and help shape better outcomes for adults with learning disabilities across the Isle of Man.

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

02 December 2025

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

£49,054 to £57,074 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

DOHA-023255

Job locations

Murray House (Manx Care)

Douglas

Isle of Man

IM1 2SF

Job description

Job responsibilities

A workplace that invests in you

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 as leave.

Enjoy occasional remote working opportunities, with prior agreement from your manager.

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 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.

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 - hr.gov.im/media/2518/manx-care-relocation-package-information.pdf