Occupational Therapist - Counselling and Therapies

Job summary

Are you looking for a role that combines independence, variety and professional growth? Join the Community Wellbeing Service as an Occupational Therapist and become part of a supportive team helping people improve their wellbeing, independence and quality of life. This unique opportunity is available at Band 5 with a clear development pathway to Band 6, allowing you to build your skills, gain valuable experience and progress your career in a rewarding specialist service. You'll assess, support and empower individuals facing a range of mental health challenges, creating tailored interventions that help them achieve meaningful outcomes.

Main duties of the job

No two days are the same in this varied role. Youll work across a wide range of settings including service users homes, educational environments, workplaces, GP surgeries, the Isle of Man Prison and other Manx Care venues. Managing your own caseload, youll provide one-to-one support, deliver therapeutic groups and work alongside a multidisciplinary team to help people overcome barriers, build confidence and live more independently. Complex cases will challenge and develop your clinical reasoning, helping you build valuable specialist skills and expertise. If you're a motivated Occupational Therapist looking to build your experience within mental health services while benefiting from a clear development pathway, we'd love to hear from you.

About us

By joining Manx Care on the Isle of Man, you'll enjoy the opportunity to work in a healthcare system that is similar to, but separate from, the NHS, offering a refreshing change from many of the pressures and demands experienced elsewhere in the UK. We are committed to supporting your professional development through a wide range of learning and continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities, including access to our well-equipped Education and Training Centre. Many of our sites offer free on-site parking, and we provide generous relocation packages for the majority of our roles to help make your move as seamless as possible. Beyond work, the Isle of Man offers an exceptional quality of life, with stunning landscapes, a safe and welcoming community and excellent schools. Residents also benefit from lower personal tax rates than those found in many other European jurisdictions, helping you make the most of your earnings.

Details

• Date posted: 25 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £39,637 to £49,775 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: MCX-025539
• Job locations: Various locations across the Isle of Man, Douglas, Isle of MAn, IM1 1AG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

A workplace that invests in you

Be promoted to Band 6 within 2 years. The Band 5 Annex T posts are development posts where you will undergo a period of preceptorship with the aim of gaining the competencies required to fulfil a Band 6 position. During this period, you will be assessed and if you meet the competencies there will be an increase in your salary as you progress up to Band 6.

A relocation package of up to £7,000 based on receipts is available for this role. Housing Assistance is also available where the Department will pay the difference between your current mortgage/rent bill, and that of your new accommodation on the Isle of Man, up to a maximum of £250 per month. To find out more about our relocation package click here - https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/locate.im/locate-relocation-guide.pdf.

Enjoy higher salaries compared to the UK, along with annual salary increases that extend beyond typical UK NHS pay scales.

A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and 10 Public Holidays.

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.

Step away from NHS pressures and demands! The Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS.

Our on-site education and training centre, Keyll Darree, comprises a lecture theatre, well stocked medical library, training facilities and a state-of-the-art simulation lab which is operated by trained simulation practitioners.

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 Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.

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.

Accommodation may be available for the first 6 months in your role at a reduced rate for non-Island residents, subject to availability.