Job Description

About the role

Are you passionate about supporting older people to live independently and make informed choices about their care?


Joining the Integrated Hospital Social Work Team as a

Social Work Assistant

, you will help older patients plan safe, timely discharges from hospital, while promoting dignity, autonomy and independence.


Working closely with hospital teams and allied professionals, you will help ensure that every service user feels empowered, informed, and fully involved in decisions about their care. You will support social workers by gathering information, assisting with assessments, helping with discharge planning, making home visits, and providing advice and signposting where needed, playing a vital part in helping older people draw on family, community, and voluntary support to continue living at home wherever possible.


If you're ready to make a real difference in the lives of older people, apply today and join a team that values your skills and compassion.

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.

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.


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.

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.

Ready to apply?

We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at veronica.shonhiwa@gov.im.


To get the best out of your application, read our article on the important essentials you need to know before applying.


Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im.