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.

Patterns are:
Early – 7:00am to 2:45pm
Late – 2:30pm 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 – 2:30pm 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/Care-Support-Worker-Job-Pack-June-2026.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.

Data Administrator

£24,929 per annum.
30 hours per week, 42 weeks per annum.
Permanent.

Job Purpose:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Data Administrator to join the IT Services team at Woodbridge School, part of the Seckford Foundation.

Reporting to the Head of IT Services, this role will play a key part in supporting both the school and associated care home by ensuring the effective management, integrity, and security of data systems across the organisation.

Working within a collaborative team environment, the successful candidate will contribute to the smooth operation and continuous improvement of the Foundation’s data services.

The role will involve day-to-day use and administration of the School’s Management Information System (MIS), currently iSAMS, alongside other data platforms. Responsibilities will include managing user access for staff, pupils, and parents, maintaining accurate records, supporting statutory reporting requirements, and assisting with assessment and data analysis processes, while ensuring high standards of data quality and GDPR compliance.

The post-holder will also support the wider IT Services team by resolving escalated data-related issues, documenting processes, improving efficiency, and maintaining secure data-handling practices, including audits and Subject Access Requests.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, organised, and analytical individual who is committed to continuous professional development. The successful candidate will benefit from ongoing training opportunities and will play an important role in shaping and enhancing data processes, helping to ensure that the Foundation continues to deliver high-quality services to its staff and students.

Key Responsibilities:

Based at Woodbridge School, the role will be to assist the IT Services team in providing data services to the School and Care home. Day to day the role will be the use of the School’s Management Information System (MIS), which is currently iSAMS.

Data Management:

• To manage user access to data systems, for staff, pupils and parents

• To manage pupil, staff and parent records

• To oversee the secure transfer of data to external bodies;

• To ensure data across the Foundation is of the highest quality, performing data cleansing, where needed

Reporting & Analysis:

• To support the preparation and submission of statutory returns, including the School Census

• To administer assessment cycles, mark sheets and grading structures

• To support pupil progress tracking, target setting and attainment analysis

Process Improvement:

• To identify and implement efficiency improvements.

Systems & Support:

• To take and complete escalated tickets from the IT services team regarding issues with Data Systems

• To create and keep up-to-date documentation on process and tools

Data Protection & Security:

• To ensure GDPR compliance in all data-handling processes

• Working alongside the IT Services team, to ensure that access controls are appropriate

• To conduct regular data audits

• To support data protection policies and procedures

• To maintain secure data transfer protocols

• To assist with Subject Access Requests, where needed

• To assist with Subject Access Requests, in conjunction with the DPO and the IT Services team

Training & Development:

• To undertake available training opportunities and demonstrate a commitment to continuous development

• To carry out the above duties in accordance with Foundation policies

• To work as part of the wider IT Services team to develop ideas and processes to ensure the security and integrity of the systems maintained

• To travel as required to support any sites within the organisation, when needed

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Health & 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 Woodbridge School’s Health and Safety Policy and Health and Safety law.

Child Protection/Vulnerable Adult’s Statement
Woodbridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and
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 our policy 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 vulnerable adults or children you must report any concerns to the appropriate Safeguarding Lead.

You will also be expected to qualify and maintain an enhanced DBS check to the School’s requirement before starting in work for the School.

Brand Values
To ensure that your work, communication and approach conforms to the brand values and house style of
Woodbridge School.

To keep up-to-date, and comply, with the Woodbridge School, Policies and Procedures at all times.

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.

This job description is non-contractual, and it will be reviewed from time to time and may be subject to change.

Benefits Statement:

Salary	£24,929 per annum, permanent.
Working Hours	30 hours per week, 42 weeks per annum.
Pension	Automatic enrolment into the Foundation/School’s pension scheme (subject to meeting certain eligibility criteria).
Sick Pay	Company 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.
School Fees	School fee remission may be available depending on individual circumstances and at the discretion of the Governors.
Holiday	25 days plus 8 public holidays paid leave (pro rata for part time posts) included in salary.
Other Benefits	• Free parking • Complimentary lunch is available when the Dining Room is in operation • Access to the Employment Assistance Programme

Information for Applicants:

Closing Date: 27th June 2026
Interviews: W/C 29th June 2026

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.

Application forms can be downloaded from the School’s website at https://www.woodbridgeschool.org.uk/about/vacancies/

To download an application pack, please visit: https://www.seckfordcare.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Data-Administrator-Job-Pack-June-2026.pdf

Please apply, preferably by email, stating ‘Data Administrator‘ 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.

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.

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.

IT Technician

£24,647 per annum.
35 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum.
Permanent.

Job Purpose:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new member of the staff to join the existing small IT team in providing application and system support for a diverse academic and non-academic organisation.

The Seckford Foundation is a charity, which supports schools in the Woodbridge area, as well as other sites in Suffolk.

The post will require the successful candidate to provide desktop and server support for Microsoft-based operating systems and office applications, third party applications, as well as telephone systems, networking and infrastructure on site.

This post will also have aspects of academic and technical systems administration and support.

Key Responsibilities:

To provide prioritised 1st line helpdesk support for hardware and software across the Foundation
To diagnose and resolve network, software, and hardware faults
To escalate faults to the Senior IT Technician, if necessary
To assist the Senior IT Technician to deploy, install and test new IT equipment, network devices and software, according to manufacturer instructions
To manage, maintain, and update systems across the Foundation, including user account information and cloud systems in accordance with best practice and the relevant policies, liaising with staff and external contractors, as directed
To provide training and advice, as required, across the Foundation to all staff and pupils
To assist in the monitoring of system performance
To maintain, configure, and manage all aspects of the organisations backup routines, in accordance with the relevant ICT policies and procedures
To contribute to the work of the team, under supervision, in the delivery of support, as required
To administer and monitor basic Health and Safety and audit checks including warranties and licenses
To undertake the monitoring, inventory and documentation of departmental stock and equipment,
as directed
To work as part of the wider ICT team to develop ideas and processes to ensure the security and
integrity of the ICT systems are maintained
To liaise with suppliers for quotes and support with issues
To undertake available training opportunities and demonstrate a commitment to continuous
development
To demonstrate a willingness to work flexibly, sometimes outside of normal core hours, in response to service demands, as agreed with the Head of IT
To carry out the above duties in accordance with Foundation policies
To travel as required to support any sites within the organisation, when needed

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

You will also be expected to qualify and maintain an enhanced DBS check to the School’s requirement before starting in work for the School.

Brand Values
To ensure that your work, communication and approach conforms to the brand values and house style of
Woodbridge School.

To keep up-to-date, and comply, with the Woodbridge School, Policies and Procedures at all times.

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.

This job description is non-contractual, and it will be reviewed from time to time and may be subject to change.

Benefits Statement:

Salary	£24,647 per annum, permanent.
Working Hours	35 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum.
Pension	Automatic enrolment into the Foundation/School’s pension scheme (subject to meeting certain eligibility criteria).
Sick Pay	Company 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.
School Fees	School fee remission may be available depending on individual circumstances and at the discretion of the Governors.
Holiday	25 days plus 8 public holidays paid leave (pro rata for part time posts) included in salary.
Other Benefits	• Free parking • Complimentary lunch is available when the Dining Room is in operation • Access to the Employment Assistance Programme

Information for Applicants:

Closing Date: 27th June 2026
Interviews: W/C 29th June 2026

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.

Application forms can be downloaded from the School’s website at https://www.woodbridgeschool.org.uk/about/vacancies/

To download an application pack, please visit: https://www.seckfordcare.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IT-Technician-Job-Pack-June-2026.pdf

Please apply, preferably by email, stating ‘IT Technician‘ 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.

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.

Working with Us

Care Support Worker

Salary: £13.45 per hour.

Enhanced rates for weekends.

Patterns are:Early – 7:00am to 2:45pmLate – 2:30pm to 10:00pm

Weekend availability essential.

Data Administrator

£24,929 per annum.30 hours per week, 42 weeks per annum.Permanent.

IT Technician

£24,647 per annum.35 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum.Permanent.

Patterns are:
Early – 7:00am to 2:45pm
Late – 2:30pm to 10:00pm

£24,929 per annum.
30 hours per week, 42 weeks per annum.
Permanent.

£24,647 per annum.
35 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum.
Permanent.