Care Team Leader

• Seckford Care • Address: Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4JJ • Salary: £14.75 per hour, plus enhanced rates for weekend and additional on call rota rate • Hours: 37 hours per week, weekend availability is essential • Contract: Permanent • Reference: 0006   Seckford Care are looking to appoint a Team Leader 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 they provide, together with a number of other benefits.   Your role As a committed and adaptable Team Leader that joins our Leadership Team, you will oversee and support staff and assume overall responsibility for services in the absence of senior managers. You will preferably have or work towards an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care, together with demonstrable experience of caring for and supporting older people in a similar environment, with a sound understanding of the values of Care. Availability to be on-call rota, which is shared between the Leadership team and paid at an additional rate.   About us 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 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, all their meals, laundry and cleaning provided. Our dedicated Activities team facilitates a wide range of activities for all residents at Seckford Care.   For more information Please read the Recruitment Pack (pdf) [https://www.seckfordcare.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Team-Leader-Job-Pack-August-2026.pdf]. To find about more about Seckford Care and this opportunity, please contact the People Team (Recruitment Team) by calling 01394 615000 or by visiting the website [https://www.seckfordcare.org.uk/about/working-with-us/].   How to apply To apply, please submit your committed Application Form (pdf) [https://www.seckfordcare.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Seckford-Care-Application-Form-February-2026.pdf] by email to recruitment@seckford-foundation.org.uk [recruitment@seckford-foundation.org.uk]  Alternatively, please post your application, to arrive prior to the closing date, to: People Team, Seckford Foundation, Marryott House, Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4JJ.   Closing date: 1.00 pm, 21 November 20 26.   We reserve the right to close the position before the closing date, so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING To apply, please follow the application process detailed above. This job does not have a Suffolk Jobs Direct online application form. The ‘Apply Now’ button below only allows you to submit a job alert, not an online application.