Mental health social worker Jobs in St. Thomas, ON

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About the role

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s 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. In this role, you will manage a defined caseload, providing specialist psychological interventions that promote recovery and wellbeing tailored to each person’s unique needs.

You’ll 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!

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 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, 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 £ per month. To find out more about our relocation package click .

Making the Isle of Man your new home

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 Island’s close-knit community. The island is well connected to the UK with quick, direct flights and ferries to many destinations.

Working for the Isle of Man Public Service

We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.

We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates . We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.

Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.

We are committed to and as an entire nation , we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.

Things to note

An enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.

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