Support staff Work, Jobs in South Hanningfield, Ess (with Salaries)

Companion (Befriender)
Essensia Solutions Ltd —Braintree
- From £14 an hour
- Temporary
- Customer service
- English
- Travel
- Paid training
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Inquest Team Administrator
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust —Wickford
- £25,760 - £27,476 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
5d
Before and after school club assistant
Safari Childcare —Wickford North
- £10.30 - £12.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Working with children
- In-person
- School
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Sales Assistant - UNIQLO Bluewater
UNIQLO —Dartford
- £13.45 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Employee discount
Bar & Waiting Staff
Chef & Brewer - BRA_101 —Boreham
- Part-time
- Bar
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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People & Culture Lead
Belsteads Group —Chelmsford
- From £45,000 a year
- Part-time
- Human resources
- In-person
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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7d
Team Member
KFC —Woodham Ferrers
- Up to £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Restaurant
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Travel Consultant
Trailfinders —Chelmsford
- £44,000 - £49,000 a year
- Sales
Temporary to Permanent Part-Time Travel Sales Advisor
Kirbys Coaches —Rayleigh
- £13.15 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Care Assistant (Days)
Hartford Care —Basildon
- £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- Organisational skills
- Care plans
- Paid training
- Referral programme
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4d
Home Administrator
Chelmsford Manor Care Home —Chelmsford
- £17 an hour
- Full-time
- Front desk
- Paid training
- Annual leave
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5d
Centre Coordinator
TCHC Group —Basildon
- £24,999 - £25,000 a year
- Travel
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Coster
Saga Truck & Van - Mercedes-Benz —Witham
- From £32,760 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Administrative experience
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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3d
Bar & Waiting Staff
Proper Locals - BRA_206 —Romford
- Part-time
- Bar
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Student Welfare & Support Officer
Results Co —London
- £24,000 - £25,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
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Technical Support Engineer
Microtill Ltd —Chelmsford
- From £22,000 a year
- Full-time
- Software troubleshooting
- Customer service
- Computer networking
- Free parking
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5d
Business Support Digital Content Creator
The Lock Father Ltd —Basildon
- From £25,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- English
- Driving
- Free parking
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Nursery Lunch Cover
Twizzle Tops Day Nurseries —Chelmsford
- From £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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6d
Community Co-ordinator (Warcradle Studios)
Wayland Games Limited —Brentwood
- £28,684.03 a year
- Full-time
- Social media management
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Free parking
- Store discount
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3d
Project Worker
Sanctuary Supported Living —Basildon
- £14.57 an hour
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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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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