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Relief Social Care Worker - Dementia Care & Suppor

Manx CarePublic sector
£14.72 - £17.75CasualNot specifiedNot specifiedHealthcare
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 24 March 2026

Job Description

About the role Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference every time you start a shift? Join our Dementia Care and Support Services team as a Relief Social Care Worker and support residents across our five homes in Douglas, Ramsey and Port Erin. You will plan and deliver meaningful activities, provide personal care, administer medication, write and review care plans, support daily living, and act as a trusted point of contact for residents and their families. You will thrive in a warm and supportive environment where person centred care guides everything we do. Our team works with dignity, respect and compassion at the heart of every interaction, helping residents live fulfilled and independent lives while maintaining privacy, choice and safety. If you are ready for a rewarding role that truly matters, apply now and take the next step in your social care career. A workplace that invests in you ✔ A competitive salary. ✔ 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. ✔ You may be eligible for a Blue Light Card, unlocking a wide range of exclusive discounts on shopping, food and leisure activities at hundreds of popular high street and online retailers. ✔ 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. ✔ Free car parking. 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 with barring 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. 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 Kirsty.Dawson@gov.im. 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 us on 01624 685000 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im.

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi18%
AI exposure (AIOE)i35%

Most core tasks require direct human interaction, empathy, and physical presence, making full automation unlikely. Some documentation and medication tracking tasks can be augmented by digital tools, but the role’s essence is person-centred care and support, which resists automation. AI exposure is moderate, mainly in administrative and reporting aspects.

Task analysis

  • Plan and deliver meaningful activities tailored to residents with dementia.
  • Provide personal care and support daily living activities for residents.
  • Administer medication to residents according to care plans.
  • Write and review individualised care plans for residents.
  • Act as a trusted point of contact for residents and their families, providing emotional support and information.
  • Monitor residents’ wellbeing and report any changes or concerns to senior staff.
  • Support safeguarding and ensure privacy, choice, and safety for all residents.
  • Collaborate with team members to deliver coordinated, person-centred care.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible
UK SOC2020: 6135Residential care workers
O*NET: 39-9021.00
AI analysis: 16 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Human health activities · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £40k
UK sector median
£32,841
UK sector mean
£37,924
£0£10k£20k£30k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Use digital tools for medication tracking and reminders
  • Adopt electronic care planning for faster documentation
  • Leverage wellbeing monitoring apps for early issue detection

📈 Disruption outlook

10%1 yr
18%5 yrs
35%10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

💻 TechnologyPerson-centred care planning software

Streamlines documentation and care plan updates

🤖 AI AgentAutomated medication tracking system

Reduces errors and improves compliance

💻 TechnologyWellbeing monitoring wearables

Detects health changes in real time

Recommendation

Augment role

Human empathy essential; digital tools can enhance safety and efficiency

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Power Automate

Automate care plan documentation workflows

Microsoft Teams

Coordinate shift handovers and resident updates

Copilot for Word

Draft and review care plans efficiently

Key Skills

Personal Care AssistanceAdvancedCare PlanningIntermediateMedication ManagementIntermediateMental Health SupportIntermediateConfidentialityAdvancedActive ListeningAdvancedTeamworkIntermediateAttention to DetailIntermediateHealth and SafetyIntermediateReport WritingIntermediateDementia CareAdvanced

Knowledge Areas

Dementia Care ManagementHealthcare OperationsMental Health and CounselingCare Home OperationsHealth and Safety ProceduresClient Service and Relationship ManagementConfidentiality and Data ProtectionReporting and Documentation

Alternative Career Paths

Senior Social Care Worker90% match

Lead care teams and oversee care delivery within residential or community settings.

Dementia Activities Coordinator85% match

Specialise in planning and delivering therapeutic activities for people with dementia.

Healthcare Support Worker80% match

Provide support to nurses and clinical staff in hospitals or clinics.

Adult Safeguarding Officer75% match

Investigate and manage safeguarding concerns for vulnerable adults.

Also Consider

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Classic Auto. Risk

74%

Frey & Osborne

Job Zone

2/5

Some prep

O*NET Median Salary

£19k

US ref. $24k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Personal Care and Service

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