Safeguarding Officer

**About the role**

Are you passionate about providing high quality services to vulnerable adults? We’re looking for a Safeguarding Officer to join our small Adult Safeguarding Team.

You will provide a rapid response to Adult Safeguarding referrals, undertake risk assessments and risk analysis, and create and implement Adult Safeguarding Protection Plans, working within the 6 Safeguarding Principles. Incorporated into every aspect of your role will be the Making Safeguarding Personal principles (MSP) to ensure Service Users are at the forefront of decision making.

**A workplace that invests in you**

You’ll receive**:
**✔** **A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.

**✔** **21 days annual leave and all Manx and U.K. 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 any additional time worked to take as leave when and how you wish.

**✔ **A choice of two generous pension schemes, where your employer will double your contributions (up to a maximum of 15%).

**✔** **Ability to take 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.

**✔** **Access to the Government staff canteen where you can purchase subsidised 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. To find out more about our relocation package click here.

**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 equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.

**Things to note**

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

**Ready to apply?