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Community Mental Health Professional

The closing date is 22 February 2026

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Job summary

Are you passionate about making a difference in peoples lives? Join our team as a Community Mental Health Professional on the beautiful Isle of Man, where you will work closely with individuals experiencing severe and enduring mental health challenges.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will manage a defined caseload, providing specialist psychological interventions that promote recovery and wellbeing tailored to each persons unique needs. Youll become an integral part of our large, friendly, and supportive multi-disciplinary team, committed to nurturing your current skills while offering ongoing professional development opportunities. Collaboration with a wide range of internal departments, external agencies, and charitable organisations will allow you to create a comprehensive support network for patients recovery journeys. If supporting meaningful recovery work in a dedicated community team feels like the right next step, 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

23 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,780 to £63,606 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

MCX-023741

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.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Mental Health Nurses: Registered Nurse qualification in Mental Health, Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
  • Occupational Therapists: BSc or equivalent in Occupational Therapy, Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Social Workers: Social Work qualification (CQSW, DIPSW, Degree), Approved Social Worker status under the Isle of Man Mental Health Act 1998 or the capability and willingness to undertake training to gain this qualification within a 3 year specified period, or if employed from other jurisdiction Approval under other jurisdictions requirements and portfolio evidence to support this, Registration with Social Work England (SWE)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Mental Health Nurses: Registered Nurse qualification in Mental Health, Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
  • Occupational Therapists: BSc or equivalent in Occupational Therapy, Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Social Workers: Social Work qualification (CQSW, DIPSW, Degree), Approved Social Worker status under the Isle of Man Mental Health Act 1998 or the capability and willingness to undertake training to gain this qualification within a 3 year specified period, or if employed from other jurisdiction Approval under other jurisdictions requirements and portfolio evidence to support this, Registration with Social Work England (SWE)

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:

Operational Manager

Louise Cartledge

Louise.Cartledge@gov.im

Details

Date posted

23 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,780 to £63,606 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

MCX-023741

Job locations

Central Community Health Centre

Douglas

Isle of Man

IM1 4QA


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