Specialist Practitioner Safeguarding

7 days ago


Douglas, United Kingdom Isle of Man Government Full time

**About the role**

Ready to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children? Join Manx Care as a Specialist Practitioner for Safeguarding Children, where your expertise will directly influence better outcomes for children and young people across the Isle of Man. In this vital role, you’ll provide trusted support, guidance, and training to healthcare professionals, helping them respond confidently to safeguarding concerns.

**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.

**Take advantage of the excellent opportunities we provide for your professional development, including the many courses we fund including those up to Masters Level.

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.

**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.

We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, 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, which the Isle of Man Government will cover the cost of for you.

Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.

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