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

Care Support Worker

Salary £12.17 – £12.75 per hour.

Enhanced rates at 20% for all weekends and nights £14.60 – £15.30 per hour.

Double-time paid for Bank Holidays and overtime rates.

Welcome Bonus worth £500*.

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Benefits package.

Full Time / Part Time and Relief positions available. Shift times vary between 7.00am-2.45pm, 2.15pm-10.00pm. We also have 5.00pm-10.00pm shifts available.

Alternate weekends are worked as part of a two-week rolling rota.

Job Purpose:

We are looking to appoint Care 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.

To assist and provide quality care to older people within their own accommodation, helping them to lead fulfilling and independent lives, providing support and practical assistance with personal and social care needs, in response to each individual’s assessed requirements.

Key Responsibilities and 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 regards to 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 apartments 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 individuals’ wellbeing and to respond to the alarm call system
To keep a daily record and, when appropriate, to provide reports
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.

Benefit Statement:

Salary	£12.17 per hour (unqualified) £12.75 per hour (NVQ/QCF qualified)
Working Hours	Early: 7.00am – 2.45pm Late: 2.15pm – 10.00pm & 5.00pm-10.00pm Night: 9.45pm – 7.15am Other shift patterns may be 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 · Free Enhanced DBS check · Introduce a Friend scheme £350 after probation, £350 after 12 months’ service* · Daily snacks provided in the staff room. · Seasonal gifts – Christmas hampers · Death in service benefit *Subject to T&Cs

Information for Applicants:

Closing Date: 24th April 2024

Tour and Informal Chat: 30th April 2024

Interview Date: 7th May 2024

In order to apply, please complete the application form. Download this at https://www.seckfordcare.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Seckford-Care-Care-Support-Worker-2023-Application-Form.pdf

We cannot accept CVs or covering letters alone.

For more information about Seckford Care and this opportunity, and to download an application pack, please visit: https://www.seckfordcare.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Seckford-Care-Care-Support-Worker-Application-Pack-08.04.24.pdf

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, marked ‘Private and Confidential’, to Gemma Bloomfield at:

Seckford Almshouses, Seckford Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4NB

All information will be treated as strictly confidential.

For more information about Seckford Care and this opportunity, please contact Gemma Bloomfield, Director of Care on or Cassie Parratt, Registered Manager 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.

If you have any questions or enquiries regarding the application process, please contact the HR Department on 01394 615170.

Care Coordinator

Salary £12.00 per hour

Enhanced rates at 20% for all weekends £14.40 per hour

Double time paid for Bank Holidays and Overtime rates available.

Welcome Bonus worth £500*.

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Benefits package.

Up to full time hours available (38 hours per week).

Alternate weekends are worked as part of a two-week rolling rota.

Job Purpose:

We are looking to appoint Care Coordinators 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 they provide, together with a number of other benefits.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

To manage and oversee the staffing rota (two week rolling) for current and forthcoming weeks, ensuring we have appropriate staffing levels to safely meet the needs of the residents in line with their preferences agreed in their care and support plans.
To liaise with the Leadership team to ensure appropriate skills mix for the care team is in place, and matched to residents needs.
To undertake welfare visits to some residents (non-personal care), which may include supporting wellbeing, and tasks for example, emptying their bin, reading a letter, putting away their shopping and recording notes on the care system.
To process staff annual leave requests against planned rota cover and liaise with the Registered Manager for approval, ensuring appropriate staffing levels are maintained.
To ensure robust communication with the staff team around rota cover and annual leave requests.
To support keyworker duties in Jubilee House, supporting residents ensuring they have appropriate clothing, toiletries, and personal effects including liaising with family members and representatives.
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.

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

Benefit Statement:

Salary	£12.00 per hour plus 20% enhancement for weekends.
Working Hours	9.00am-5.00pm 5 days per week with alternate weekends. Other shift patterns may be 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 · Free Enhanced DBS check · Introduce a Friend scheme £350 after probation, £350 after 12 months’ service* · Daily snacks provided in the staff room. · Seasonal gifts – Christmas hampers · Death in service benefit *Subject to T&Cs

Information for Applicants:

Closing Date: 25th April 2024

Tour and Informal Chat: 30th April 2024

Interview Date: 7th May 2024

In order to apply, please complete the application form. Download this at https://www.seckfordcare.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Seckford-Care-Care-Coordinator-Application-Form.pdf

We cannot accept CVs or covering letters alone.

Please apply, preferably by email, stating ‘Care Coordinator’ in the title line to: recruitment@seckford-foundation.org.uk

If you are unable to apply by email, then please post your application, marked ‘Private and Confidential’, to Gemma Bloomfield at:

Seckford Almshouses, Seckford Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4NB

All information will be treated as strictly confidential.

For more information about Seckford Care and this opportunity, please contact Gemma Bloomfield, Director of Care on or Cassie Parratt, Registered Manager on 01394 386520.

If you have any questions or enquiries regarding the application process, please contact the HR Department on 01394 615170.

Catering Assistant

Based at Seckford Care

35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

£11.52 per hour

Job Purpose:

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our busy Catering Team at Seckford Care. The working hours are 35 hours per week for 52 weeks per year. The shift pattern ranges from 7.00am – 7.00pm, Monday – Friday with one weekend worked in every three.

Experience of working in a kitchen or catering setting would be preferable. A certificate in Food Safety Level 2 would be an advantage but full training will be given. You will assist with all general kitchen/catering duties in our busy kitchen as directed by the Head Chef, including the preparation and provision of the food service to residents.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

To assist with the preparation and provision of the food service to the care home residents and service users and to assist with general catering duties as directed by the Chefs/Head Chef.

Food:

Basic vegetable preparation as requested by Chefs
Food service and distribution
Cleaning and washing up
Comply with hygiene and health and safety measures at all times
Take part in compulsory/non-compulsory training
Work in a flexible manner
Be prepared to assist with functions and events at the Seckford Foundation sites or off site
Advise Chefs/Head Chef of stock shortages or broken equipment.

Other:

Any reasonable request made by your line manager. Attend external meetings or training courses as required.

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 Foundation’s/School’s Health and Safety Policy.

Child Protection/vulnerable adults statement:

The Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable 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 all the Foundations Safeguarding related 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 children or vulnerable adults in the school/care home, then you must report any concerns to the welfare designated person.

Brand Values:

Ensure your work, communication and approach conforms to the brand values and house style of the school and the wider Seckford Foundation. Keep up to date, and comply with the Foundation’s Rules, Policies and Procedures at all times, as detailed on the Foundations Intranet.

Benefit Statement:

Salary	£11.52 per hour plus 20% enhancement for weekends.
Working Hours	35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.
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 · Free Enhanced DBS check · Introduce a Friend scheme £350 after probation, £350 after 12 months’ service* · Daily snacks provided in the staff room. · Seasonal gifts – Christmas hampers · Death in service benefit *Subject to T&Cs

Information for Applicants:

Closing date: 19th April 2024

Interview Date: Week commencing 22nd April 2024

In order to apply, please complete the application form. Download this at https://www.seckfordcare.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Seckford-Care-Catering-Assistant-Application-Form.pdf

We cannot accept CVs or covering letters alone.

For more information about Seckford Care and this opportunity, and to download an application pack, please visit: https://www.seckfordcare.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Catering-Assistant-Care-Job-Pack-April-2024-docx.pdf

Please apply, preferably by email, stating ‘Catering Assistant’ in the title line to: recruitment@seckford-foundation.org.uk

If you are unable to apply by email, then please post your application, marked ‘Private and Confidential’, to The People Team at:

Seckford Foundation, 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 HR Department on 01394 615170.

Working with Us

Care Support Worker

Salary £12.17 – £12.75 per hour.

Enhanced rates at 20% for all weekends and nights £14.60 – £15.30 per hour.

Double-time paid for Bank Holidays and overtime rates.

Welcome Bonus worth £500*.

*Terms and Conditions apply

Care Coordinator

Salary £12.00 per hour

Enhanced rates at 20% for all weekends £14.40 per hour

Double time paid for Bank Holidays and Overtime rates available.

Welcome Bonus worth £500*.

*Terms and Conditions apply

Catering Assistant

Based at Seckford Care

35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

£11.52 per hour

Food:

Other:

Health and Safety:

Child Protection/vulnerable adults statement:

Brand Values:

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