Isle of Man Public Service Careers

About the role Are you ready to take the next step in your youth work career in a role where you can shape practice, lead meaningful change and make a real difference for young people across the Isle of Man? Our Youth Service is all about creating "somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to" for young people across the Island. As a Senior Youth Worker, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality youth work across a wide range of settings. This is a real chance to help shape practice across the Island while supporting staff to deliver safe, engaging and meaningful opportunities for young people. Lead, develop and inspire youth work across the Island You will lead the development of new youth initiatives, including planning and delivering a mobile youth provision and street-based youth work in communities where young people are less likely to engage with traditional services. You will also design and lead targeted projects for young people facing additional challenges, including those linked to exploitation, antisocial behaviour or vulnerability. A key part of the role is developing and embedding a Youth Service curriculum aligned to National Youth Agency standards, ensuring consistency, progression and purpose across all provision. You will lead key areas of work including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, residentials and youth exchanges, alongside youth voice activity that ensures young people are genuinely involved in shaping services. Alongside this, you will provide coaching, mentoring and practice leadership to support workforce development and strengthen consistency and quality across teams. You will also contribute to safeguarding, quality assurance and service improvement across the Youth Service. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same, combining hands-on youth work with strategic leadership of practice. You'll help create opportunities that support young people to build confidence, develop skills and thrive in their communities. If not already held, you will have the opportunity to work towards a JNC-recognised Level 6 youth work qualification following successful completion of probation, fully supported by the service. We look forward to welcoming shortlisted candidates to an in-person interview on 20 May 2026. A workplace that invests in you A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum. Annual leave starting from 21 days, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year. 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 sign-posting 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. Free car parking. A relocation package of up to £5,000 based on receipts is available for this role. 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. Things to note An enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, which the Isle of Man Government will cover the cost of for you. 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 . To get the best out of your application, read our article 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 the Recruitment Team on or via email at .