Care Work, Jobs in Chevington, Sfk (with Salaries)

Companion (Befriender)
Essensia Solutions Ltd —Braintree
- From £14 an hour
- Temporary
- Customer service
- English
- Travel
- Paid training
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Support Worker Bury St Edmunds
Mencap —Bury St. Edmunds
- £24,785 a year
- Weekend availability
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Home Manager
The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company —Bury St. Edmunds
- £60,000 - £65,000 a year
- Hospital
- Care plans
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Paid training
5d
Support Worker
Together for Mental Wellbeing —Bury St. Edmunds
- £24,968.26 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Travel
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13d
Care Assistant
Stow Healthcare —Bury St. Edmunds
- £13.87 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Nursing home
- English
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
11d
Support Worker
Achieve together —Bury St. Edmunds
- £12.80 an hour
- Part-time
- Employee discount
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Carer
Nurse Next Door Bury St. Edmunds —Bury St. Edmunds
- From £13.50 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- English
- Travel
- Paid training
- COVID-19 protective measures
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Domiciliary Night Care Assistant
The Orders of St Johns Care Trust —Bury St. Edmunds
- £14.23 an hour
- Night shift
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
6d
Care Assistant - Part Time
Stow Healthcare —Bury St. Edmunds
- £13.87 an hour
- Part-time
- Nursing home
- English
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
11d
Homecare Health Care Assistant (No Visa opportunities)
Briarcare —Stowmarket
- £14.00 - £16.50 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- English
- Driving
- Paid training
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Female* Personal Assistant (5284)
Suffolk Independent Living —Eye
- £14.10 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- School
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
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3d
Care Home Manager
Eastcotts Nursing Home —Haverhill
- From £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
- Care plans
- Free parking
Quick apply
2d
Customer Care Co-ordinator
Bloor Homes —Bury St. Edmunds
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
6d
Self Employed Carer
The Care App —Cambridge
- £14 - £40 an hour
- Care experience
- Communication skills
Quick apply
14d
Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker (female)
Ben Holden Ltd —Newmarket
- £12.71 - £15.31 an hour
- Weekend availability
- In-person
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
1h
Night Care Assistant - Part Time
Stow Healthcare —Bury St. Edmunds
- £13.71 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Nursing home
- English
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
11d
Bank Care Assistant
Stow Healthcare —Bury St. Edmunds
- £13.87 an hour
- Nursing home
- English
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
4d
Female Care Assistant - Paid travel time & Mileage - Ref: 51
Trinity Homecare —Bury St. Edmunds
- £12.80 - £15.00 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Care experience
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Support Worker - Females Only
Priory Group —Newmarket
- £13.45 an hour
- Weekend availability
- English
- In-person
- Care plans
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Care Navigator
PrimaryCareCareers —Newmarket
- Monday to Friday
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
3d

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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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