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

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.

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.

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 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

• CQSW, Dip SW or Social Work Degree
• Hold registration with Social Work England

Employer details
Employer name

Manx Care

Address

Nobles Hospital

Strang

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ

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