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I am delighted that you are interested in applying for a job with Social Services in the Isle of Man. The Isle of Man is a great place to live and work. Here we enjoy a good quality of life amongst beautiful scenery, with excellent health, educational, recreational and cultural facilities.
Working for Isle of Man Social Services is challenging and demanding and also very rewarding. As a 'crown dependency' we are inter dependent with the UK but have a great degree of autonomy.
Our unique parliamentary system Tynwald is the longest standing in the world and determines Manx legislation and policy. Within Social Service we can therefore implement significant change and improvement tailored to the requirements of the community and to meet the needs of vulnerable groups and individuals within it. Those working with us have the satisfaction of being able to make a real difference and see the results of their efforts.
We are very clear that our services for Children and Families need to continuously improve and if you successfully pursue your interest you could be joining us at an exciting time helping to implement a comprehensive transformation programe. This will:
- Develop our staffs skills and performance
- Streamline our structures, processes and procedures
- Enhance our communication and collaboration with all staff and children
- Strengthen our infrastructure and technology
- Advance the protection, care and support services we deliver and commission.
We have forged productive working relations with key partners e.g. health, education, police and third sector organization and with them created and implemented the Islands first Children's Plan engaging children's views and concerns and together moved towards a more integrated approach to supporting children to achieve positive outcomes.
Although the Island faces significant budgetary constraints Tynwald has recognized the increasing demands on our services and shown faith in our ability to respond by granting the resources to boost our core plan through this recruitment process.If you want to advance your career in a creative, challenging and supportive work environment; help children to have a safe and fulfilling life; whilst enjoying living in a high quality environment I expect you will be interested in a applying for a role within Children and Families section of Social services.
I hope I will be able to welcome you to the Isle of Man.
Andrew Swithinbank
Director of Social Services
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