Current Vacancies
Director of Care – Seckford Care
Salary: Circa £50k (DOE)
The Seckford Foundation is one of Suffolk’s oldest charities, established in 1587 by Thomas Seckford. Now, in the 21st century the Foundation is a registered charity. It incorporates Woodbridge School, Seckford Education Trust, and Seckford Care, which is an award winning, CQC Outstanding care home based in our beautiful grade 2* listed building at the heart of Woodbridge, very sheltered flats for those who wish to live independently, residential care in Jubilee House, and a day club for those who live in the community.
We are now looking to appoint a new Director of Care to continue, via exceptional leadership and management, the fantastic work we do every day.
This pivotal role sits on the Executive Committee, and holds overall responsibility for all aspects of management, development, administration, finances and compliance to achieve excellence in the provision of services to older people, in line with both Residential and Domiciliary Regulatory standards, and the Foundation’s ethos.
The successful applicant will be an associate professional, or hold a degree level qualification in health and social care related subjects, such as a registered nurse, social worker or, for example, hold an MA in Public Health or Institute of Healthcare Management. As an experienced leader and manger, you will have a successful track record in running a sizeable team, ideally with experience of leading through change. You will also be able to demonstrate experience of running an organisation compliant with strict regulatory standards. Above all, you will have the highest standards of honesty and integrity, to ensure the best care for our residents, and the conviction to challenge and expect this of others.
Now, more than ever, if you are passionate about making a positive difference to people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date: 9.00am on Wednesday 29 July 2020
Interviews: first stage – Wednesday 5 August 2020 / second stage – Friday 8 August 2020.
Senior IT Technician
Salary: £21,000 – £25,000 (DOE)
Full-time (35 hours per week), 52 weeks per annum
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior IT Technician to join our growing team to support the IT Manager to effectively manage and maintain all aspects of IT Hardware and Software for the Seckford Foundation, which governs Woodbridge School, the Seckford Education Trust and Seckford Care.
Supporting all IT aspects across our diverse academic and non-academic organisation, you will also take responsibility for proactively managing specific projects as directed by the IT Manager, and support with supervising and mentoring other members of the team.
Please return your completed application form and a formal letter of application by email to: hr@seckford-foundation.org.uk
Closing date for applications: 9.00am on Monday 29 June 2020
Interviews: please note that these are likely to take place via Zoom video conferencing in the first instance.
Seckford Care – General Vacancies
Recently rated Outstanding by CQC, Seckford Care provides a welcoming environment offering the highest quality care to older people living in very sheltered flats within the Seckford Almshouses, and Jubilee House residential care home. Experience in care is desirable but we are willing to train an enthusiastic person who would like to join our friendly team and provide quality care. Varying length day shifts available, bank, part time or full time positions. Good remuneration, rota will include regular weekends. Great team, positive working atmosphere, varied role, training provided & development opportunities.
For more information please contact Seckford Care direct on 01394 386520 or enquiries@seckfordcare.org.uk
Seckford Education Trust and Woodbridge School
For current vacancies at our schools, please click on the relevant website link below:
– Woodbridge School
– Seckford Education Trust