Support Worker - Semi Independent Homes - Isle of Man

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 need candidates with resilience to cope with challenging behaviour and circumstances ability to build genuine and trusting relationships with young people.
and ability to work as part of a team

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.

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. 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.

Closing date: 10th September 2025.

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’.

For more details and to apply follow the link: https://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/st_christophers_fellowship/vms/e/iom/positions/dxl4wpOSbin7MBRiZOvU91