Join our Hospital Social Work Team as a Senior Practitioner where you will be influential in driving positive change and leading the team through this exciting journey and a period of organisational development. As an experienced Social Worker, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy and authority using a range of evidence-based, social work interventions and will hold a more challenging and complex casework. Alongside this you will provide professional support to the Hospital Social Work Team.

Main duties of the job

It is widely known that the majority of patients recover better at home, both physically and mentally. Acknowledging this, Manx Care is working hard to change the balance of care from hospital to the community and streamline the discharge of patients from hospital as soon as is appropriate. We aim to develop a Hospital Social Work Team that works alongside ward based Multidisciplinary Teams, as well as our Complex Discharge and Access and Capacity Teams, to streamline transfer of care and discharge pathways. This integrated team will lead discharge planning for those patients with complex needs who require coordinated care and support to return home.

About us

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 Islands 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

A workplace that invests in you

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

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 Noble's Hospital staff canteen where you can purchase affordable meals, drinks and snacks.

Free car parking.

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

• Please see the Job Description & Person Specification for full details of the role.

Employer details

Employer name

Manx Care

Address

Nobles Hospital & Ramsey Hospital

Strang

Braddan

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ



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