About the role
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others?
We’re looking for caring, motivated individuals to join our team at Tall Trees Day Services, part of Manx Care’s Adult Learning Disability Service. As a Day Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting people with a range of complex needs to live as independently and meaningfully as possible. Your work will uphold personalisation, dignity, choice, and inclusion - core principles of the ALDS framework.
What you’ll do
In this rewarding role, you will:
- Provide person‑centred support with daily living activities, including toileting and dietary needs—always promoting dignity, empathy, and respect.
- Work in partnership with service users to ensure each individual has an up‑to‑date, personalised support plan with clear risk assessments and achievable outcomes.
- Promote independence and inclusion, helping each person develop valued social roles and take an active place within their community.
- Contribute to a positive, supportive team culture focused on wellbeing, empowerment, and high‑quality care.
About You
We’d love to hear from you if:
- You are compassionate, patient, and committed to helping others live their best lives.
- You value empowerment, choice, and inclusion.
- You enjoy working as part of a team and building meaningful relationships with those you support.
If you are passionate about delivering excellent, person‑centred care, this could be the perfect role for you!
A workplace that invests in you
- A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
- Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011or 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.
- 20 days annual leave which will increase after a number of years’ service and 10 Bank Holidays.
- Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
- Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.
- Free on-site car parking.
- 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.
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.
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, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.
Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.
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