About the roleAre you a passionate leader who's ready to make a meaningful difference in the health and wellbeing of children, young people and families?Manx Care is looking for an experienced Senior Practitioner to join our dedicated Children and Families team. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a role where you'll lead a committed group of Health Visitors, School Nurses, Community Staff Nurses and Nursery Nurses, shaping high-quality services across a variety of community settings. You'll bring your specialist clinical expertise, safeguarding experience and ability to build strong relationships across multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the very best outcomes for the population you serve.In this influential role, you'll manage a defined caseload, provide professional supervision, contribute to service development and drive evidence-based practice that aligns with Manx Care's CARE values. Whether you're delivering elements of the Core Programme, supporting families with complex needs or motivating your team through compassionate leadership, you'll be central to promoting public health and empowering communities. If you're motivated, adaptable, and ready to take the next step in your professional development, we'd love to hear from you.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.✔ 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.✔ Access to the staff canteen at Noble's Hospital where you can purchase affordable food and drinks in your breaks.✔ 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.✔ 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 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 signposting on a wide range of issues.Working for the Isle of Man Public ServiceWe 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 . 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.We are committed to and as an entire nation , we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.Things to noteAn enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.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 Heather.Crossey@gov.im.To get the best out of your application, read our 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 us on 01624 685000 or by email at .
