On the right route for a career that cares
Welcome to Care Careers Suffolk - the information gateway to everything you need to know about a career in care. Care Careers Suffolk provides a free information service for the rapidly-growing care sector. We help individuals as well as employers.
So, if you are thinking about embarking on a rewarding career in adult social care in Suffolk, we can help point you in the right direction.
We promote awareness about the different types of care job roles, give guidance and advice about what it’s like to work in the sector and how to get an apprenticeship.
For employers, we can get support you with free information and advice.
We can also seek out any funding that is available for training and professional development.
What people say…
Jean Wheeler, Assistant Principal, Thurston Community College
Rebecca Cox, Apprentice, Leading Lives
Kimberley Stewart, Apprentice, Age UK Suffolk

Cally Barker, Apprentice, Leading Lives
Gabrielle Pinnock, Rotational Apprentice, Ipswich Hospital/Leading Lives/Homefirst Suffolk County Council

Jessica Jackson, Leading Lives
Jessica Townley, Apprentice, Orwell Housing Association
Megan Cargill, Apprentice, The Partnership in Care
Gill Bosley, Day Services Lead Manager, Age UK Suffolk
Rebecca Alcock, Senior Team Leader, Bethesda Eventide Homes
Kate Gormer, Apprentice, Stow Care, Woodfield Court
Chloe Peacock, Apprentice, Leading Lives
Trudi Glass, Deputy Manager, Stow Care, Woodfield Court
Wendy Evans-Hendrick, Director of Property & Development Services, Orwell Housing Association
Ruth Daynes, Learning and Development Coordinator, Leading Lives
Kate Sears, Team Leader, Leading Lives
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Matthew Tyler, Apprentice, Leading Lives
Lil Atkinson, Careers Adviser, Westbourne Academy, Ipswich

Sandie Oxborrow, Registered Manager, Baylham Care Centre, Cardinal Healthcare
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