Head of IT
The Seckford Foundation is one of Suffolk’s oldest charities, established in 1587. We are now looking to appoint an experienced and progressive Head of IT to join our diverse organisation which includes Woodbridge School and Seckford Care.
Leading the IT Team across the organisation, the role will focus largely on ensuring the effective and innovative use of IT for teaching and learning, care provision and business administration. You will be expected to further develop and implement the Foundation’s digital strategy in consultation with all major stakeholders, as well as overseeing, maintaining and developing all IT support services within the Foundation.
The successful candidate will have a strong IT background, with sound systems (SIS/MRS/CRM) experience. You must have an understanding of the implication of business processes and change at a technical level, together with knowledge and experience of data protection legislation and principles of data confidentiality and data security. Experience of running an ICT function in a large academic, or complex environment would be an advantage.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact HR in the first instance on 01394 615167.
Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 31 August 2021.
We reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date.
Application Pack | Application Form | Explanatory Notes
The Seckford Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and candidates will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Care Support Workers
Salary £10.18 – 10.68 per hour. Enhanced rates for weekends and nights £12.21 – £12.81 per hour. Double time paid for Bank Holidays and Overtime rates. Benefits package. Full Time/Part Time positions available.
Seckford Care is an award winning, CQC Outstanding care facility based in our beautiful grade 2* listed building in the heart of Woodbridge. We provide Very Sheltered apartments for those who wish to live independently, safe in the knowledge that carers are on hand 24 hours a day. We provide residential care in Jubilee House for those who would like their own comfortable room, all their meals, laundry and cleaning provided. Our dedicated Activities Lead 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, take part in activities and enjoy a good lunch.
Our highly skilled staff are well-trained and committed to making the lives of older people as enjoyable and fulfilling as possible. We are looking to appoint Care Support Workers to join us at a time when caring for older people is more crucial than ever.
We place utmost value on the amazing job our Carers do and pay above market rates for the support they provide, together with a number of other benefits.
Benefits include: • Enhanced rates of pay (with a 20% premium for weekends or night duty); • Pension Scheme; • Wellbeing Token Scheme – 6 monthly treats; • Perkbox membership; • Introduce a Friend Scheme *, £100 on introduction, £150 after probation period, £300 after 12 months service; • Sick Pay (following a successful probation period); • 28 days paid leave including public holidays (pro rata for part-time working); • Full training will be provided; • Opportunity to join our Care Academy linked to professional qualification; • Personal Accident Insurance; • 24-hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme; • Free uniform; • Enhanced DBS check.
Application Pack | Application Form | Explanatory Notes
Closing date: 9am on Sunday 19th September 2021.
Please return your completed application form by email to: gbloomfield@seckford-foundation.org.uk or by post to: Seckford Care, Seckford Street, Woodbridge IP12 4NB.
The Seckford Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and candidates will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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