About the role
Are you passionate about breaking down barriers and helping people achieve their potential? Join our team as a Disability Employment Advisor and make a real difference to the lives of people with disabilities and health conditions, helping them overcome challenges, build confidence and take positive steps towards employment. Working with a diverse range of clients, you'll provide tailored guidance, support and coaching, empowering individuals to achieve their career goals and reach their full potential.
No two days are the same. You'll work collaboratively with employers, healthcare professionals, third-sector organisations and other partner agencies to identify opportunities, remove barriers and ensure clients receive the support they need to succeed. As part of a dedicated and supportive team, you'll build meaningful relationships while delivering a high-quality service that has a lasting impact on individuals and the wider community.
This is a rewarding and challenging role that offers the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge, work with a variety of sectors and help transform lives through employment. Success in the role requires empathy, resilience, strong communication skills and a genuine passion for supporting others to achieve their goals.
If you're motivated by making a difference and helping people realise their potential, we'd love to hear from you!
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 the third year.
- A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take time off in line with the relevant flexi-time scheme.
- 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.
- Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.
- 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.
- 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.
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 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.
Disability Employment Advisor in Douglas employer: Isle of Man Government
The Isle of Man Public Service is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where volunteers can thrive. By joining our compassionate team, you will not only gain valuable skills and experiences but also play a vital role in enhancing the wellbeing of our community. With a strong commitment to sustainability and diversity, your contributions will help shape a brighter future for the Isle of Man.
