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Care workers most in-demand job role in Ipswich as local job market outperforms UK

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Care worker vacancies topped the list of most advertised jobs in Ipswich between April and June, making up 2.9% of all job adverts in the town.

The bigger picture: Ipswich is currently advertising more jobs than before the pandemic, with 5.3 adverts per 100 people compared to 3.7 in 2019. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 3.4 adverts per 100 working-age people.

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Care workers and home carers accounted for 2.9% of job listings between April and June this yearDaisy-DaisyGetty Images

By the numbers: The three most actively recruited jobs in Ipswich were:

  • Care workers and home carers (2.9%)

  • Bookkeepers and payroll managers (2.2%)

  • IT user support technicians (1.7%)

Between the lines: The high number of care worker vacancies in Ipswich mirrors the national picture, where care work is also the most advertised role. However, national figures show a 23% decrease in care worker adverts since 2023.

Worth noting: In East Anglia, nearly half (47.9%) of the 69,725 job posts in 2023 matched the skills of at least one available worker in the area who wasn't already working in that role.

The bottom line: While the job market is stabilising after post-pandemic disruption, Ipswich continues to offer more employment opportunities than before Covid-19, with the care sector leading demand for workers.

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Police appeal after golf ball attack damages historic Landguard Fort

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Over 40 golf balls were driven at Felixstowe's Landguard Fort, causing mortar damage to the historic structure's outer wall.

Why it matters: The damage constitutes an offence under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979, which protects historically significant sites.

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The details: Suffolk Police reported that the incident took place between 17:00 on Monday, 10 March and 09:00 on Tuesday, 11 March.

The golf balls were driven from a grass mound outside the fort on Point View Road, with some projectiles clearing the outer wall and landing in the inner parade area.

What's next: Officers are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has information about those responsible to come forward.

How to help: Contact Suffolk Police quoting crime reference 37/13803/25 via:

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through their online form.

The bottom line: This act of vandalism has caused damage to one of Felixstowe's most important historic landmarks, which is protected by national legislation.

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