Safeguarding Officer - Adult Services Division

Safeguarding Officer - Adult Services Division

Do you want a role where your decisions directly improve the safety and wellbeing of adults at risk? As a Safeguarding Officer, you will respond to new concerns, carry out enquiries under the Safeguarding Act (IOM) 2018, assess risk and shape clear Protection Plans. You will guide adults through complex situations, keep their voice central to every decision and work with multi agency partners to achieve safe, meaningful outcomes.

This role lets you use your safeguarding knowledge, analytical skills and ability to build trust with people in challenging circumstances. You will join a small, specialist team that values communication, respect and innovation, and you will have the chance to grow your expertise within a service that is evolving across Social Care, Health and Police. If you want a role that develops your skills and lets you make a real difference, we would love to hear from you!

By joining Manx Care on the Isle of Man youll be stepping away from NHS pressures and demands, as the Islands 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 youll 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.

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.

A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take as leave.

Enjoy occasional remote working opportunities, with prior agreement from your manager.

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 Government staff canteen where you can purchase affordable meals, drinks and snacks.

• Hold a relevant Social Work, Nursing or Allied Health qualification.
• Hold and maintain registration with Social Work England or able to source this prior to appointment (appointments will not be made until this is confirmed).

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.