Seckford Foundation - Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4JJ £12.65 - £13.26 per hour Full Time/Part Time Casual (non-contractual) Reference: 0070 Required as soon as possible Enhanced rates at 20% for all weekends £15.18 - £15.90 per hour Double time paid for Bank Holidays and Overtime rates apply. Day shifts are 7.75 hours Full time, Part time, and Relief positions available. Shift times vary between 7am to 2.45pm, 2.15pm to 10pm, we also have 5 to 10pm shifts available. Alternate weekends are worked as part of a two-week rolling rota. £500 welcome bonus 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 they provide, together with a number of other benefits. Your responsibilities Assist and provide quality care to older people within their own accommodation to lead fulfilling and independent lives, with the provision of support and practical assistance with personal and social care needs in response to each individual’s assessed requirements. Promote the physical, emotional and intellectual wellbeing of the people living here, which may include supporting them in social activities. Attend to, assist and advise our residents with all aspects of personal care in accordance with their assessed needs. Assist our residents at mealtimes, including assisting with eating and drinking and in the preparation of drinks and meals when necessary. 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. Prompt and support our residents in managing and administering their own medication in accordance with the operational policy. Advise the management team of any apparent problems associated with health, care, support or the administration of medication. Monitor individual’s wellbeing and to respond to the alarm call system. Keep a daily record and when appropriate, to report. Participate in regular reviews and re-assessments and document these. 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. Additionally, we operate as one staff team providing care and support in our residential home, and our extra care accommodation. 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. About us 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. We will offer you: 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 subject to Ts and Cs Daily snacks provided in the staff room Seasonal gifts – Christmas hampers Death in service benefit For more information: If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application, please contact James Wells, Recruitment Administrator on 01394 615170. For more information about this opportunity, and to download an application pack, please visit: www.seckfordcare.org.uk/about/working-with-us How to apply: To apply for this role, please click on the link and complete the application form. A CV and covering letter will not suffice. Please read the Job Description (pdf) Completed applications should be made via: www.seckfordcare.org.uk/about/working-with-us Closing date: 31 March 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if sufficient applicants received. Under the requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), 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. 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. This role is subject to an appropriate level DBS and recruitment compliance checks. Applicants must have right to work in the UK status. All our roles require candidates to have valid documents to demonstrate their entitlement to work within the UK, Seckford Care does not currently offer sponsorship. 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.