Work underway to boost social worker numbers

Plans are in place to encourage more people on the Isle of Man to consider a career in social work.

That's according to the Department of Health and Social Care which is aiming to boost the numbers of qualified social workers:

Kate Beecroft says work is also underway to develop a training course in conjunction with the Department of Education and Children - the bursary scheme could also be extended. 

The Minister told the House of Keys this week that work permit restrictions had also been relaxed: