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.
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
Care Support Worker
Salary: £13.45 per hour.
Enhanced rates for weekends.
Bank and permanent positions available.
Patterns are:
Early – 7:00am to 2:45pm
Late – 2:15pm to 10:00pm
Weekend availability essential.
Job Purpose:
We are looking to appoint a Care Support Worker to join our highly-skilled staff team, 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 have various hours available and also offer banked staff positions.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- 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 always adhere to The Seckford Foundation’s Equal Opportunities policies
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 | £13.45 per hour. |
| Working Hours | Mix of shifts available. Weekend availability essential. Early – 7:00am to 2:45pm Late – 2:15pm to 10:00pm |
| 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. • Free uniform (tunics). • Allowance towards the purchase of black trousers. • Free Enhanced DBS check. • ‘Introduce a Friend’ scheme* £350 after probation, £350 after 12 months’ service (*Subject to T&Cs). • Light lunch available from our on-site kitchen. • Death in Service benefit |
Information for Applicants:
Closing Date: 10th July 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
We reserve the right to close the position before the closing date, so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
This role is subject to an appropriate level DBS and recruitment compliance checks.
In order to apply, please complete the application form. Download this at https://www.seckfordcare.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Seckford-Care-Application-Form-February-2026.pdf
For more information about Seckford Care and this opportunity, contact Cassie Parratt, Head of Care,
on 01394 386520, or to download an application pack, please visit https://www.seckfordcare.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/V2-Care-Support-Worker-Job-Pack-June-2026-with-track-changes.pdf
We cannot accept CVs or covering letters alone.
Please apply, preferably by email, stating ‘Care Support Worker’ 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
If you have any questions or enquiries regarding the application process, please contact Seckford Care on 01394 386520.
All information will be treated as strictly confidential.
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.
Housekeeper
Salary £15.32 per hour for weekends.
£500 welcome bonus.
Hours: 16 hours per week, Saturday to Sunday.
Job Purpose:
We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking Housekeeper to join a well-established and highly-respected team. Our Housekeeping department plays an integral role within our organisation and as such, we place the utmost value on the amazing job that our team members do.
To undertake the necessary cleaning duties to ensure that cleanliness standards are achieved, and infection control protocols maintained as determined by the Cleaning Supervisor and Head of Care. You will part of a team of Housekeepers working on a rolling rota which may include some weekends. We are looking for someone who will build professional and caring relationships with residents, who you will have regular contact with throughout the day.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Cleaning of walls, floors and windows
- Cleaning communal areas
- Cleaning of toilets and hand basins
- Vacuuming, dusting and mopping
- Laundry management
- Touch point cleaning
- PPE stock top-ups
- Preparing residential rooms and apartments for lettings;
- Deep cleans of all areas, where required
- Ordering and stock check of cleaning products
- Cleaning of individual resident apartments, where required
This job description is non-contractual and it will be reviewed from time to time and may be subject to change.
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 Seckford Foundations Health and Safety Policy.
Safeguarding Adults’ Statement
The Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults 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 Seckford Care’s 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 of adults, you must report any concerns to the Leadership team.
Benefits Statement:
| Salary | £15.32 per hour for weekends. |
| Working Hours | We offer a rolling rota pattern. Shift patterns are available between the hours of 8am and 8pm. |
| 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. • Free uniform (tunics). • Allowance towards the purchase of black trousers. • Free Enhanced DBS check. • ‘Introduce a Friend’ scheme* £350 after probation, £350 after 12 months’ service (*Subject to T&Cs). • Light lunch available from our on-site kitchen. • Death in Service benefit |
Information for Applicants:
Closing Date: 31st July 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 3rd August 2026
We reserve the right to close the position before the closing date, so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
This role is subject to an appropriate level DBS and recruitment compliance checks.
In order to apply, please complete the application form. Download this at https://www.seckfordcare.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Seckford-Care-Application-Form-February-2026.pdf
To download an application pack, please visit https://www.seckfordcare.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Housekeeper-Job-Pack-June-26.pdf
We cannot accept CVs or covering letters alone.
Please apply, preferably by email, stating ‘Housekeeper’ in the title line to: recruitment@seckford-foundation.org.uk
Seckford Foundation, Marryott House, Woodbridge School, Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4JJ
All information will be treated as strictly confidential.
If you have any questions or enquiries regarding the application process, please contact the People Team on 01394 615170.
All information will be treated as strictly confidential.
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: £14.75 per hour.
Enhanced rates for weekends.
37 hours per week.
Weekend availability essential.
Availability to be on-call rota, which is shared between the Leadership team and paid at an additional rate
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 that 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 Duties & 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 that they provide high-quality care and support
- To support 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 work in partnership with other professionals to ensure that individuals receive the support that 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
- To ensure that 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
- To maintain at all times a considerate and sensitive approach to residents and their relatives, respecting dignity, privacy, choice, rights, fulfilment and independence and ensure that 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. To 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 that 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. To 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
- 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 | £14.75 per hour. |
| Working Hours | 37 hours per week. Mix of shifts available. Weekend availability essential. Potential on-call at an additional rate. |
| 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. • Free uniform (tunics). • Allowance towards the purchase of black trousers. • Free Enhanced DBS check. • ‘Introduce a Friend’ scheme* £350 after probation, £350 after 12 months’ service (*Subject to T&Cs). • Light lunch available from our on-site kitchen. • Death in Service benefit |
Information for Applicants:
Closing Date: 1st August 2026 at 5pm
Interview Date: 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.
In order to apply, please complete the application form. Download this at https://www.seckfordcare.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Seckford-Care-Application-Form-February-2026.pdf
To download an application pack, please visit: https://www.seckfordcare.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Team-Leader-Job-Pack-July-2026.pdf
We cannot accept CVs or covering letters alone.
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, young people and adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo screening appropriate to the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.