Safety services Work, Jobs in Basildon, Ess (with Salaries)

Companion (Befriender)
Essensia Solutions Ltd —Braintree
- From £14 an hour
- Temporary
- Customer service
- English
- Travel
- Paid training
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Imaging Assistant
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust —Basildon
- £25,760 a year
- Part-time
- Patient care
4d
Safety & Compliance Officer
JMC Aviation —Stansted Airport
- £350 a day
- Monday to Friday
- Computer literacy
- Maintenance
- English
Operation Manager
THE WIGGETT GROUP —Brentwood
- £65,000 - £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Team management
- Contracts
Quick apply
4d
Airport Control Coordinator
Heathrow —London
- Full-time
- Windows
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
1d
Site Investigation Technician
Construction Testing Solutions Ltd —Billericay
- £29,742 - £33,557 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Construction
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11d
Tutor - ESOL
SOUTHEND CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE —Southend-on-Sea
- £33,764 - £41,401 a year
- English
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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2d
R2R103936 - 132070 -- Warehouse Lead
South End City Council —Southend-on-Sea
- £46,142 a year
- Supervising experience
- Warehouse experience
- Leadership
- Annual leave
8d
Crematorium & Cemetery Administrator
WesterleighGroup —Basildon
- From £26,842 a year
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- IT
- Free parking
- Employee discount
2d
Machine Service Representative
Safetykleen —Basildon
- £28,500 - £37,000 a year
- Full-time
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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General Manager
TeamSport —Basildon
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
5d
Goods In Operative
Nursery Kitchen LTD —Basildon
- From £28,325 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Word
- Warehouse experience
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
2d
R2R103890 - 105210 - Democratic Services Officer
South End City Council —Southend-on-Sea
- £33,143 - £38,220 a year
- Hybrid work
- IT
- Communication skills
- School
- Annual leave
9d
Training Instructor
Gold Tap Training Limited —Maidstone
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Driving
- Classroom experience
- Annual leave
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Traffic Management Operative M1/M2/M5 £400 per shift guaranteed
Whites Traffic Management Ltd —London
- £400 - £401 a day
- Overtime
- Management
- Maintenance
- Driving
- Work from home
Quick apply
3d
Skills Account Manager (Apprenticeships)
Get Set UK 1 —Basildon
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- CRM software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office
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Delivery Driver
Milk & More —Basildon
- £31,834 a year
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Driving
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Stores Person
Perrywood Garden Centre & Nurseries Ltd —Colchester
- £12.50 - £12.70 an hour
- Part-time
- Forklift
- Continuous improvement
- Driving
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
12d
Contracts Manager
THE WIGGETT GROUP —Brentwood
- £52,500 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
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6d
Warehouse Person
Energy Cable Services (ECS) —Laindon
- £12.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Heavy lifting
- Quality control
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
6d

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Companion (Befriender)

Essensia Solutions Ltd
Braintree

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Job details

Temporary | Part-time | Full-time | Self-employed | Zero hours contract | Freelance
From £14 an hour

Benefits

Paid training
Company events

Qualifications

Customer service
English
Home care
IT
Communication skills

Full job description

COMPANION (BEFRIENDER)

Location: Braintree, Essex and Surrounding Areas

Contract Type: Zero Hours / Flexible Working

Essensia Solutions is currently recruiting on behalf of a growing companionship and wellbeing service based in Essex.

We are seeking compassionate, engaging and reliable individuals to join our client's team as Companions (Befrienders). This rewarding role focuses on providing meaningful companionship and social support to individuals living in their own homes, care homes or within the wider community.

This position offers an opportunity to make a genuine difference to people's lives by helping reduce loneliness, encourage social engagement and promote overall wellbeing.

About the Role

As a Companion (Befriender), you will build trusted relationships with clients through regular visits, meaningful conversation and social interaction. You will provide emotional support, encourage independence and help clients remain active and connected to their communities.

This is primarily a companionship-focused role and does not involve personal care or the administration of medication.

Key Responsibilities

Build positive and trusting relationships with clients through regular visits and meaningful conversation.
Provide companionship, emotional support and social interaction.
Support clients in maintaining hobbies, interests and social activities.
Accompany clients to appointments, community activities and social outings where required.
Encourage independence while respecting individual preferences and boundaries.
Promote wellbeing through engagement, conversation and companionship.
Maintain accurate visit records and reports using company systems.
Communicate effectively with clients, family members, care home staff and management where appropriate.
Report concerns, incidents, safeguarding matters or changes in client wellbeing promptly.
Follow company policies, procedures and health and safety requirements at all times.

What We Are Looking For

We are interested in candidates who are:

Caring, compassionate and patient
Friendly, approachable and professional
Reliable and trustworthy
Excellent communicators and active listeners
Comfortable working independently
Passionate about improving the lives of others
Respectful of confidentiality and professional boundaries

Experience

The following experience would be advantageous but is not essential:

Companionship services
Care home or home care environments
Customer service
Community support
Hospitality
Volunteering
Health and social care
Working with older adults or vulnerable individuals

Requirements

Right to work in the UK
Enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to obtain one)
Two satisfactory references
Good spoken and written English
Basic IT skills for completing records and reports
Ability to travel within the local area
Access to a smartphone

What We Offer

Flexible working opportunities
Competitive hourly rates
Ongoing training and development
Supportive management and guidance
Opportunity to grow with an expanding organisation
Meaningful and rewarding work
The chance to make a genuine difference in someone's life

To apply, please submit your CV. Successful applicants will be contacted by Essensia Solutions Ltd to discuss the next stage of the recruitment process.

Essensia Solutions Ltd is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Pay: From £14.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company events
Paid training

Application question(s):

Are you willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check?
Do you have experience supporting older adults or vulnerable individuals?
Are you available to work weekends if required?
Are you comfortable working independently in clients' homes and the community?
Please briefly explain why you are interested in becoming a Companion (Befriender).

Language:

English (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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