Working with Us
Working at Seckford Care is a rich and rewarding experience, with every day being different. We believe in developing our staff and making sure that they have regular training to help them progress in their careers.
If you like working with people and enjoy using your communications skills, we offer a wide range of career opportunities that cover management, administration, caring, activities, maintenance, gardening and house-keeping.
About Seckford Care
Seckford Care is an award-winning, Care Quality Commission ‘Outstanding’ care facility, based in our beautiful Grade II* Listed building, in the heart of Woodbridge.
We provide 30 Extra Care apartments for those who wish to live independently, safe in the knowledge that carers are on-hand 24 hours a day.
We provide 26 Residential Care rooms in Jubilee House for those who would like their own comfortable room, with all their meals, laundry and cleaning provided.
Our dedicated Activities team facilitates a wide range of activities for all residents at Seckford Care.
We also offer the Seckford Club for those who live in the community and would like to meet other people and take part in activities.
The Seckford Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and all applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate checks for the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Seckford Foundation
Registered Charity No. 1110964
A Limited Company in England No. 5522615
Registered Office: Marryott House, Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4JJ
Female Support Worker – Bank Staff
Day and night shifts available
Day shift: £13 – £13.63 per hour plus holiday pay
Night shift: £15.60 – £16.35 per hour plus holiday pay
Double time paid for Bank Holidays and Overtime rates apply.
Job Purpose:
We are looking to appoint Female Support Workers to join our highly skilled staff team and who are
committed to making the lives of older people as enjoyable and fulfilling as possible.
We place the utmost value on the amazing job our Carers do and pay above market rates for the support that they provide, together with a number of other benefits.
Please note: We can only accept female applicants for this role due to the needs of the service and its residents.
To assist and provide quality care to older people within their own accommodation to lead fulfilling and independent lives, with the provision of support and practical assistance with personal and social care needs in response to each individual’s assessed requirements.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
• To promote the physical, emotional and intellectual wellbeing of the people living here, which may include supporting them in social activities
• To attend to, assist and advise our residents with all aspects of personal care, in accordance with their assessed needs
• To assist our residents at mealtimes, including assisting with eating and drinking and in the preparation of drinks and meals, when necessary
• To assist and encourage our residents to be as independent as possible, as well as assisting and encouraging the people living in the flats to maintain their own accommodation and assist in the cleaning of kitchens and bathrooms
• To prompt and support our residents in managing and administering their own medication, in accordance with the operational policy
• To advise the management team of any apparent problems associated with health, care, support or the administration of medication
• To monitor individual’s wellbeing and to respond to the alarm call system
• To keep a daily record and when appropriate, to report
• To participate in regular reviews and re-assessments and document these
• To understand, promote and adhere to the Health and Safety policy and procedures co-operating with the Foundation on all health and safety matters. To be responsible for taking reasonable care of self and others in the workplace
• To understand and respect people’s privacy, dignity and confidentiality at all times.
• To carry out duties irrespective of age, race, colour, disabilities, gender, sexual orientation and religion and to adhere to The Seckford Foundation’s Equal Opportunities policies at all times
These are the normal duties which the Foundation requires from the position.
However, it is necessary for all staff to be flexible, and all employees will from time to time be required to perform other duties as necessary for the efficient running of all areas of the care provision
Additionally, whilst we operate as one staff team, providing care and support in our Residential Home, our Extra Care Accommodation and in our Day Centre. Within this one team, there are groups of staff, who will be attached to one area, but who will on occasion be required to work in other areas as needs dictate.
This job description is non-contractual, and it will be reviewed from time to time and may be subject to change.
Benefits Statement:
| Salary | Day shift: £13 per hour (unqualified) £13.63 per hour (NVQ/QCF qualified) Night shift: £15.60 per hour (unqualified) £16.35 per hour (NVQ/QCF qualified) |
| Working Hours | Bank staff Day and night shifts available |
| Pension | Automatic enrolment into the Foundation’s pension scheme (subject to meeting certain eligibility criteria). You may contribute by direct deduction from your pay 3.2 % or more of your qualifying earnings. The Foundation will contribute 1.5% of your contribution up to a maximum of 7.5% of your gross pay. |
| Sick Pay | After a successful probation period, four weeks’ full pay and four weeks’ half pay in any rolling twelve-month period. After two years’ service, six months full pay and six months half pay in any rolling three-year period. |
| Holiday | 28 days including public holidays (pro rata for part time). |
| Training | Training costs will be met in full. This will be subject to conditions concerning repayment, if the employee leaves for any reason within a given period. Opportunity to join the Care Academy and complete a professional qualification. |
| Personal Accident Insurance | Personal accident insurance is provided for all employees. |
| Other Benefits | • Blue Light card reimbursement • 6 monthly Wellbeing Tokens • Free uniform (tunics) • Allowance towards the purchase of black trousers • Introduce a Friend Scheme* £350 after probation, £350 after 12 months service (*Subject to T&Cs) • Light lunch • Seasonal gifts – Christmas hampers • Death in service benefit |
Interviews: Date/s To be Confirmed
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier, if sufficient applications are received.
This role is subject to an appropriate level DBS and recruitment compliance checks.
To apply for this role, please click on the link and complete the application form: https://www.seckfordcare.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Female-Care-Support-Worker-Application-Form-July-2025.pdf
A CV and covering letter will not suffice.
To download an application pack, please visit: https://www.seckfordcare.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Seckford-Female-Support-Worker-Bank-staff-September-2025.pdf
Please apply, preferably by email, stating ‘Female Support Worker – Bank Staff‘ in the title line to: recruitment@seckford-foundation.org.uk.
If you are unable to apply by email then please post your application, marking ‘Private and
Confidential’ to Cassie Parratt at:
Seckford Almshouses, Seckford Street Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4NB
All information will be treated as strictly confidential.
If you have any questions or enquiries regarding the application process, please contact
Seckford Care on 01394 386520.
All appointments are subject to the usual pre- employment checks to meet vetting and barring requirements. For more information about the application and vetting process, please refer to the Explanatory Notes provided.
Seckford care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Team Leader
Salary: £27,571 per annum (£14.33 per hour).
Enhanced rates for weekends.
Full time, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.
On-call rota is shared between the team at £25 per night.
Job Purpose:
We are looking to appoint a Team Leader to join our highly-skilled staff team and who are committed to making the lives of older people as enjoyable and fulfilling as possible.
We place the utmost value on the amazing job our team members do and pay above-market rates for the support that they provide, together with a number of other benefits.
We are looking for a committed and adaptable Team Leader to join our Leadership Team, to oversee and support staff, and assume overall responsibility for services in the absence of Senior Managers.
The successful candidate will preferably have or work towards an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care, together with demonstrable experience of caring for and supporting older people in a similar environment, with a sound understanding of the values of Care.
Key Responsibilities:
• To understand, promote and adhere to the Health and Safety policy and procedures co-operating with the Foundation on all health and safety matters. To be responsible for taking reasonable care of self and others in the workplace
• To lead and supervise a team of care workers across Seckford Almshouses and Jubilee House to ensure they provide high-quality care and support
• Supporting the ordering and return of residents’ medication, monitoring safe administration via an auditing process using the electronic medication system
• Personally, to deliver high standards of care, where required, setting the standard leading by example
• To oversee, monitor and develop staff on a day-to-day basis
• To work closely with the senior management team to reinforce and develop the service provided
• To assume overall management of services in the absence of senior managers, participating in a regular on-call rota and weekend cover, as required
• To manage and support workers to enable them to perform their roles safely and to the best of their ability
• To support Senior Managers to run the workplace according to standards and legislation
• To act as a positive role model to colleagues
• To develop care plans outlining what care and support individuals need
• To support staff inductions
• To working in partnership with other professionals to ensure that individuals receive the support they need
• To oversee appropriate rota cover, route planning and annual leave cover to ensure that the service is adequately staffed
• To attend Leadership Team meetings
• To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
• To participate in the assessment of individual care, risk assessments, care and support planning, evaluation and reviews on a regular basis
• Ensure care records are kept up to date, that they are person-centred and that they meet with Seckford Care and regulatory expectations
• To participate in care review meetings, pre-admission assessments and hospital assessments, as required
• Maintain at all times a considerate and sensitive approach to residents and their relatives, respecting dignity, privacy, choice, rights, fulfilment and independence and ensure these principles are upheld by staff
• To promote the physical, emotional and intellectual wellbeing of residents which may include supporting them in social activities, assisting them to liaise with their GP, occupational therapist, chiropodist and other members of the wider community
• To ensure a warm welcome to all visitors and be able to provide information about our services
• To manage resident and visitor emergencies that arise during shifts, and take necessary steps to resolve these, in consultation with a Senior Manager, if appropriate
• To actively seek up-to-date knowledge and be aware of current situations so as to be able to take the lead and support the needs and welfare of residents at all times, when required.
• To organise allocated resources on assigned shifts as necessary to meet the service requirements of that shift, addressing operational issues as they arise e.g., staff cover, in consultation with Senior Managers, as appropriate.
• To manage staff-related situations that arise during shifts, identifying and appropriately intervening in situations of poor staff performance as they occur, in consultation with a Manager, if appropriate
• To adhere to the regulatory framework in all aspects of service provision, together with adhering to Seckford Care’s policies and procedures. Keep abreast of new policies and procedures as they are introduced, and promote awareness of, and compliance with these amongst care staff
• To conduct internal audits and participate in the creation of appropriate action plans, monitoring their implementation in order to ensure actions are taken, as required
• To attend staff meetings and training and ensure all mandatory training is up-to-date
• To ensure effective reporting to and communication with the Senior Management team
• To lead by example, adopting a professional approach at all times. Demonstrate and expect of others the highest standards of discretion, respect, confidentiality, fairness and being non-judgemental
• To provide ‘in the moment’ coaching to staff as required to reinforce these behaviours
• To act as an advocate on behalf of older people as required, establishing and maintaining good professional working relationships with GPs and members of the multi-disciplinary team
• To take responsibility for maintaining a safe environment, identifying and assessing risks and taking appropriate action to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of residents, staff and visitors as per policies and procedures
• To take the lead in emergency situations, as necessary
• To ensure high standards of cleanliness are maintained, for example checking that the building, and in particular all communal areas are well presented at all times
• To understand and respect people’s privacy, dignity and confidentiality at all times
• To carry out duties irrespective of age, race, colour, disabilities, gender, sexual orientation and religion and to adhere to The Seckford Foundation’s Equal Opportunities policies at all times
These are the normal duties which the Foundation requires from the position. However, it is necessary for all staff to be flexible, and all employees will from time to time be required to perform other duties as necessary for the efficient running of all areas of the care provision.
This job description is non-contractual, and it will be reviewed from time to time and may be subject to change.
Benefits Statement:
| Salary | £14.33 per hour |
| Working Hours | 37 hours per week |
| Pension | Automatic enrolment into the Foundation’s pension scheme (subject to meeting certain eligibility criteria). You may contribute by direct deduction from your pay 3.2 % or more of your qualifying earnings. The Foundation will contribute 1.5% of your contribution up to a maximum of 7.5% of your gross pay. |
| Sick Pay | After a successful probation period, four weeks full pay and four weeks half pay in any rolling twelve-month period. After two years’ service, six months full pay and six months half pay in any rolling three-year period. |
| Holiday | 28 days including public holidays (pro rata for part time). |
| Training | Training costs will be met in full. This will be subject to conditions concerning repayment if the employee leaves for any reason within a given period. Opportunity to join the Care Academy and complete a professional qualification. |
| Personal Accident Insurance | Personal accident insurance is provided for all employees. |
| Other Benefits | • Blue Light card reimbursement • 6 monthly Wellbeing Tokens • Free uniform (tunics) • Allowance towards the purchase of black trousers • Introduce a Friend Scheme* £350 after probation, £350 after 12 months service (*Subject to T&Cs) • Light lunch • Seasonal gifts – Christmas hampers • Death in service benefit |
Closing Date: TBC
Interviews: TBC
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier, if sufficient applications are received.
This role is subject to an appropriate level DBS and recruitment compliance checks.
To apply for this role, please click on the link and complete the application form: https://www.seckfordcare.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Team-Leader-Application-Form-15.09.25.pdf
A CV and covering letter will not suffice.
To download an application pack, please visit: https://www.seckfordcare.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Team-Leader-Seckford-Care-Job-Pack-12.9.25-1.pdf
Please apply, preferably by email, stating ‘Team Leader‘ in the title line to: recruitment@seckford-foundation.org.uk.
If you are unable to apply by email then please post your application, marking ‘Private and
Confidential’ to Cassie Parratt at:
Seckford Almshouses, Seckford Street Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4NB
All information will be treated as strictly confidential.
If you have any questions or enquiries regarding the application process, please contact
Seckford Care on 01394 386520.
All appointments are subject to the usual pre- employment checks to meet vetting and barring requirements. For more information about the application and vetting process, please refer to the Explanatory Notes provided.
Seckford care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
People Team Advisor
Up to £36,000 (FTE) Pro rata for part-time
30 – 35 hours per week, 4 – 5 days a week
Consideration will be given to reduce working hours in the School holidays for the right candidate. Start and finish times are negotiable.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new member of staff to join the People Team at the Seckford Foundation.
We are seeking a People Team Advisor to support our Managers and employees across the Foundation on all aspects of employee relations, and to be the lead advisor as we launch our new People HR and Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
This is a pivotal role in our evolving People Team, where we are moving away from traditional HR practices and embracing a people-focused approach that empowers colleagues to reach their full potential.
Why Join Us?
At the Seckford Foundation, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
Whether supporting students at Woodbridge School, residents at Seckford Care, or audiences at the Seckford Theatre, we are united by a commitment to excellence and community.
You’ll be joining a warm, welcoming team where collaboration and innovation are valued, and where your work will make a meaningful difference.
Job Purpose:
Accountable to: Head of People
You will be responsible for providing expert, comprehensive HR advice and guidance to Managers across the Foundation.
Acting as a trusted partner, you will coach and support Managers and their teams to ensure effective people management and positive employee experiences.
A key part of your role will be to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders at all levels, delivering high-quality, consistent support that aligns with the Foundation’s values and strategic goals.
In addition, you will lead the implementation and ongoing development of our newly-launched PeopleHR system.
This includes supporting Managers and staff in adopting the platform’s full functionality, particularly the Applicant Tracking System, and ensuring a smooth and effective rollout across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
• To provide expert advice and guidance on employee relations, including performance management, grievance, disciplinary, and wellbeing matters
• To lead the continued implementation and ongoing management of the Foundation’s new PeopleHR and ATS system, ensuring accurate data, user training, and process improvement
• To work closely with the Head of People to identify and deliver continuous improvement across the employee lifecycle and People Team operations
• To support and develop employee engagement initiatives across the Foundation
• To maintain compliance with employment law, safeguarding, GDPR, and internal policies
• On a daily basis, work closely with the Head of People to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of People tasks and activities
• To contribute to the development of a nurturing, transparent, and inclusive workplace culture
• To contribute ideas and suggestions and look for opportunities to improve People practices and procedures, providing suggestions and solutions and reviewing/updating People policies
• Working with the People Team, to enhance employee engagement and work within a transparent and nurturing environment to encourage and develop our employees to become the best versions of themselves
• To be Lead Advisor for the Foundation’s People HR System and Applicant Tracking System
Employee Relations
• To advise Managers / Heads of Department on the best application of current employment law, including facilitating performance management, grievance and disciplinary meetings and ensure
compliance with employment law requirements and best practice
• To manage your own employee relations casework load, working closely with the Head of People
• To keep up-to-date with external influences and best practice, impending legislation, policy changes or HR trends
• To manage flexible leave requests and provide advisory support to line managers and employees on maternity/paternity/ other leave requests (bereavement, adoption, career break, sabbatical).
• In conjunction with the Head of People, to source and arrange suitable in-house and external training and development courses and workshops
• To promote wellbeing initiatives to all staff, such as highlighting the Employee Assistance Program, as well as supporting the Head of People to review and analyse future potential wellbeing initiatives
• To build and maintain strong relationships between the School and Care teams and the wider People Team, facilitating an effective route of communications
• To liaise with Managers regarding contract variations, role changes and processing amendments to contracts
People System and Applicant Tracking System (ATS):
• To act as the Lead aAdvisor for the Foundation’s PeopleHR System and Applicant Tracking System
• To support Managers and the People Team in navigating and utilising the system effectively, including troubleshooting and training, where needed
• To ensure all employee lifecycle processes (e.g. onboarding, contract changes, leavers, absence data) are accurately reflected in the system and managers are aware of the processes they need to undertake
• To generate reports and dashboards from the system to support decision-making, compliance and strategic planning
• To work with the Head of People to continuously improve system usage, workflows, and automation to enhance efficiency and user experience
• To collaborate with IT and external providers to resolve technical issues and implement system
updates or enhancements
• To ensure data integrity and compliance with GDPR and internal data protection policies across all
system records
• To liaise with the Finance Department to ensure accurate payroll data, processing pay changes and updating the PeopleHR system
• Working closely with the Recruitment Administrator to support recruitment processes through the ATS, including job postings, candidate tracking, interview scheduling, and communication
Training & Development:
• Working with the Head of People and the wider management of the Foundation to coordinate
training programs, identifying learning needs, and facilitating training initiatives
• To work with the Head of People to ensure that managers and teams have the appropriate skills
and capabilities to undertake their responsibilities effectively
Administration/Other:
• To work with the Head of People and Recruitment Officer to accurately maintain the Single Central Record (SCR) of recruitment and vetting checks, ensuring it is fully compliant with ISI and safeguarding regulations
• To help to keep the PeopleHR database up to date and run reports to provide key information
such as absence data when requested.
• To work closely with the People Team Administrator to ensure legally compliant and up-to-date information is held on PeopleHR, the SCR and staff files and enable them to provide correct information, as required
• To ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations
• Fully engaging in, and contributing to, team meetings and the development of the wider People Team
• Demonstrating a commitment to keeping children and young people safe
• Reporting any safeguarding concerns in the workplace to the appropriate person
• Maintaining an awareness of the Foundation’s policies in relation to safeguarding
• Any other task the Head of People might reasonably request to support the smooth running of the Department
Employee Engagement:
• Working as part of the People Team, to develop and support initiatives to improve and enhance
employee engagement across the Foundation
This job description is not exhaustive, and it is expected that the post-holder will be flexible in their approach, and undertake any reasonable duties as requested.
General Responsibilities:
Health and Safety
You have a legal duty to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others and you are expected to be familiar with and adhere to the Seckford Foundation’s Health and Safety Policy.
Child Protection/Vulnerable Adults Statement
The Seckford Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
You will be expected to support this approach in the context of your role and to adhere to and ensure compliance with the Trust’s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times.
If in the course of carrying out your duties you become aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare or children in the School, you must report any concerns to the appropriate Safeguarding Lead or to the Head.
About You:
• Experience in a similar HR or People Advisor role
• CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 qualification (or working towards)
• Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices
• Experience implementing or managing HR systems or ATS platforms
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across departments
Benefits Statement:
| Salary | Up to £36,000 (FTE) Pro rata for part-time |
| Working Hours | 30 – 35 hours per week, 4 – 5 days a week. Consideration will be given to reduce working hours in the School holidays for the right candidate. Start and finish times are negotiable. |
| Pension | Automatic enrolment into the Foundation/School’s pension scheme (subject to meeting certain eligibility criteria). |
| Sick Pay | After a successful probation period, full pay for 5 weeks and, half pay for 10 weeks in any rolling 12 months. Entitlement rises incrementally to full pay for 20 weeks and half pay for 20 weeks in any rolling 3 year period during the 4th and subsequent years of service. |
| Holiday | 25 days per year, plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time workers). |
| School Fees | School fee remission may be available depending on individual circumstances after successful completion of probation period. |
| Other Benefits | • Free parking • Complimentary lunch is available when the Dining Room is in operation • Access to the Employment Assistance Programme • Access to School Holiday Club Age 4 plus with 50% discount (non-contractual – external provider) |
Closing Date: 16th October 2025
Interviews: 24th October 2025
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier, if sufficient applications are received.
This role is subject to an appropriate level DBS and recruitment compliance checks.
To apply for this role, please click on the link and complete the application form. A CV and covering
letter will not suffice, but may be included.
To apply for this position please visit: https://www.woodbridgeschool.org.uk/about/vacancies/
Please apply, preferably by email, stating ‘People Team Advisor‘ in the title line to
recruitment@seckford-foundation.org.uk.
If you are unable to apply by email then please post your application, marking ‘Private and Confidential’ to The People Team at:
Woodbridge School
Marryott House
Burkitt Road Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP12 4JJ
All information will be treated as strictly confidential. Previous applicants need not apply.
If you have any questions or enquiries regarding the application process, please contact the People Team on 01394 615170.
All appointments are subject to the usual pre-employment checks to meet vetting and barring requirements. For more information about the application and vetting process please refer to the Explanatory Notes provided.
Woodbridge School is part of Seckford Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.