Support Worker - Semi Independent Homes - Isle of Man

• Contract: Permanent / Full time
• Salary: £27,031, rising to £27,914 upon successful completion of probationary period and mandatory training
• Working Hours: 40 hours per week on a rolling 3-week rota
• Relocation Package: £3000
• Sleep In’s: £50 / Overtime and Bank holidays paid time and half

If you are looking for a fulfilling and rewarding career where no two days are the same, this could be the job for you!

You will be supporting young people aged 16 – 18 to work towards their goals, build their confidence for the future, so they are prepared for the challenges of living independently.

The only thing you need is a passion for making a difference. We don't require previous care experience as we provide all the training and support you need to excel in your role, even professional care qualifications, through our St Christopher's Academy Entry Pathway.

We are proud that 90% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions.

Working Hours

Our children and young people need care 24/7 so we have a fixed rolling 3-week rota that consists of Late, Sleep in and Early shifts.
There is always the possibility to do overtime if you need a bit extra, this is paid time and half same as bank holidays.

What you need to bring to this role

• resilience to cope with challenging behaviour and circumstances.
• ability to build genuine and trusting relationships with young people.
• ability to work as part of a team.
• empathy but also ability to understand the importance of professional boundaries.
• flexibility to undertake shift work including weekends, bank holidays and with notice, occasional sleep-ins.
• Ability and willingness to commute to different locations within the Isle of Man

What you should expect from us

• £27,031, rising to £27,914 upon successful completion of probationary period and mandatory training
• Relocation package up to £3000
• A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
• 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
• Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy.
• Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme.
• Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary for all pension members.
• BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK and IOM.
• Discretionary funded training programs.
• Employee awards based on performance and length of service.
• Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.

And much more!! Have a look at the full list of benefits we offer

About Us

Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.

St Christopher's  is a leading charity for children and young people and we are proud of our history for providing fostering, children's homes and a range of innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.

St Christopher’s is currently contracted by Manx Care to deliver services to children and young people. The contract is due for renewal, and a new provider will be appointed by Manx Care in July 2026.

Manx Care has confirmed that, as part of this transition, staff currently employed by St Christopher’s will transfer to the new organisation on equivalent terms and conditions, ensuring continuity, fairness, and compliance with employment regulations.

We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong.  We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities.

Application Process

At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form (cv’s are not permitted) to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.

Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting.

Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification click here. CV’s will not be accepted.

For more information or assistance during the application process, please contact recruitment@stchris.org.uk

We advise you to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and this opportunity might be filled before the stated closing date.

St Christopher’s Fellowship has a minimum age requirement of 25 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent Homes.

It is against the law to apply for work with Children/Young People if you are barred from working in Regulated Activity and if your name is added to a Children Barred List.

All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.

For more information or assistance during the application process, please contact recruitment@stchris.org.uk

Closing date: 9th May 2026

We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Please note this post has a minimum age restriction  of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent Homes in line with the Equality Act ‘occupational requirement’.