Senior Social Work Practitioner

NHS; Lanark; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Social Work Practitioner to coordinate complex patient discharges and safeguard vulnerable adults. This role involves mentoring colleagues and guiding teams to improve service quality. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and generous professional development opportunities on the Isle of Man.

Benefits

Generous relocation package

Access to training facilities

Competitive annual leave

Pension scheme

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant experience.
• Registered with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate complex discharges and safeguard vulnerable adults.
• Mentor colleagues and guide multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute professional insight and best practice.

Education

CQSW, Dip SW or Social Work Degree

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Job summary: Are you ready to drive bold change in hospital social care? As a Senior Social Work Practitioner, you'll coordinate complex discharges and safeguard vulnerable adults, working side-by-side with medical teams across Nobles and Ramsey Cottage Hospitals.

Main duties of the job: Your decisions will shape meaningful outcomes, helping patients return home with care that truly fits their lives. This is a chance to apply your experience where it counts - mentoring colleagues, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and advancing best practice across a changing service. You'll have the autonomy to act decisively, contribute sharp professional insight, and thrive in a team that values your expertise, integrity, and impact.

About us

By joining Manx Care on the Isle of Man you'll be stepping away from NHS pressures and demands, as the Island's 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 you'll 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 details

Date posted: 02 October 2025

Pay scheme: Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary: £52,913 to £61,580 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number: MCX-022937

Job locations: Nobles Hospital, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM4 4RJ

Job responsibilities

A workplace that invests in you.

• A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
• A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.
• 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name: Manx Care

Address: Nobles Hospital, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM4 4RJ