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Ada Powers
April 11, 2025
Good afternoon, Basildon
Hope you’re enjoying the lovely April sunshine 😄
Before I get into this week’s news/opportunities, enjoy this handsome picture of Polo - a male cat who is looking for an adult-only home. Please see more details and fill in the link to apply to look after him.
Weather in Basildon next week
This week’s Met Office weather forecast says we can expect more fantastic weather next week!
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What's new?
April 28th is the date when the new bin service kicks in
Starting Monday, 28 April 2025, we’ll get weekly black bin collections plus collection of 2x disposable recycling bags. You should have already received your new disposable bin bags by now.
New Easter releases at Basildon Vue Cinema
If you or someone you know is suspicious about someone you’re “falling in love” with online, please take a few minutes to read this helpful guide on “How to outsmart a romance scammer”
Local-ish jobs
P.S: If you know someone who’s looking for an apprenticeship or a job, feel free to forward this newsletter to help them in their job search
Training/Apprenticeships
LGV Driving Training Help - Essex
Want to drive LGV Class 1 or 2? Available in Essex and Midlands. Pre pay options (balance must 🚛be paid before test). DVSA Approve sites and instructors both sites. Day courses to help reverse if you passed and need help. Help with finding full time employment. Apprenticeship funding available. Call Darren 01375362683 or 07455737741 or email [email protected]
Apprenticeship Day - Port of London
With employers and apprenticeship providers exhibiting, this is a great opportunity to network informally, learn about different job vacancies and apprenticeships throughout the industry, and talk to people in a variety of roles, including apprentices (past and present). Register ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q03g4pFY0
Transport Supervisor apprenticeship Level 3 - Basildon
This course includes the National and International Transport Managers qualification through CILT. To apply, contact [email protected] or WhatsApp 07455737741 or 01375 362683
Apprentice youth worker
Location: Arts Outburst, Grays, Essex
Duration: 18 months
Details & Application: www.artsoutburst.co.uk/youthworkapprentice
Contact: 01375 386247 | [email protected]
Freight Forwarding Apprenticeship – Festival Leisure area
Salary: £14,722.50 per year.
Global Freight Connections offers two apprenticeships (16+).
Learn road, air & sea freight, customs, and logistics.
Duration: 1 year 9 months
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00-17:30
Apply: Freight Forwarding Apprentice – Find an apprenticeship – GOV.UK
Local jobs
Self-Employed Cleaners – Batty Bonds Cleaning Co.
Pay: £14–£17/hour
Choose your own hours (Mon–Fri, 9:30am–2:30pm)
Drivers preferred. DM them to apply
Self-Employed Carers - Billericay, Basildon, Brentwood
Join a caring community.
Apply via: https://carematch.com/homecarejobs/carerlandingpage
Customer Service Agent – Laindon
£13.50/hour | Mon–Thurs, 4:30–7:30pm
2–3 month temp role
Confident phone manner required
Email: [email protected]
Garden Centre Assistant – Wickford
Mon–Thurs, 7am–3:30pm
Must have own transport
Text "Garden + Name" to 07853177904
Furniture Fitter/Van Driver – West Thurrock
£25k–£30k/year | Mon–Fri, 7am–5pm
Full clean licence required
Email CV: [email protected] or text VAN to 07460993618
Mail Sorters – Grays, West Thurrock
£12.67–£13.37/hour | Night shift (11:30pm–8:30am)
Call: 01268 937399
Multi-Drop Delivery Driver – Harlow/Ipswich (TK Prime Ltd)
£121.50–£145.80/day (van, fuel, device provided)
Flexible shifts, immediate start
Contact: 07947698631
Catering/Event Staff – JP's Kitchen
Roles: Waiters, Chefs, BBQ chefs, Pot wash, Party hosts
Weekday/weekend shifts available
Email CV: [email protected]
Care Assistants – Care Quality Services (Cera Group)
Flexible hours | Full training provided
Areas: Chelmsford, Basildon, Southend & more
Call: 01268 581170
Sports Coaches & Camp Assistants – Club Hub UK
Lead or assist at holiday camps
Flexible roles & franchise options
Contact: https://clubhubuk.co.uk/contact/
Fundraising Manager – Thurrock & Brentwood Mind
£35k/year | Lead fundraising strategy and events
Apply: https://thurrockandbrentwoodmind.org.uk/vacancies
Road Freight Operator – London Gateway
Logistics role handling European groupage
Must drive (not public transport accessible)
Salary DOE + bonuses
Email CV: [email protected]
Delivery Driver – Southend-On-Sea area
Self-employed | 6 days/week | Immediate start
Van provided or use own
Contact Del: 07384308045
Logistics/Customer Advisor – Chelmsford/Wickford
Up to £27k + bonus | Mon–Fri
Requires car driver due to location
Email: [email protected]
Customer Service Team Leader – Brentwood
£30k/year | Rotating shifts
Previous team lead experience required
Email CV: [email protected]
NHS Admin Role – Basildon
Service Development Administrator
Apply: https://ow.ly/niVq50VqAKf
Fobbing Farm Shop needs team players
Tired of being stuck behind a desk? Get your hands dirty (literally) at Fobbing Farm Shop! Fobbing Farm Shop needs a physically fit, reliable, and friendly team player to help keep our shop running smoothly.
Hours: 25–40 per week, 9 AM – 5 PM, midweek & weekends
Duties: Lifting, stocking, food handling, cleaning, and customer service
Apply: Send a short message about why you'd be great to [email protected]
Build Your Future – Chelmsford-Based Roles Available!
Love working with your hands? A family-run business in Chelmsford is looking for hardworking individuals to join their team:
Order Picker – Packing, loading deliveries (think of it as adult Tetris!)
Panel Maker – Craft high-quality fence panels (some woodworking skills help!)
Wood Machinist – Shape timber with specialized equipment (like a lumberjack but indoors!)
Apply: Send CV & cover letter to [email protected]
Early Bird? Bake & Make with Us in South Woodham Ferrers!
Are you up before the sun? Help us prepare fresh pastries & sandwiches for hungry customers! No experience needed…just a good attitude and a love for food!
Hours: Monday to Friday, 4:00 AM to 8:30 AM
Pay: £12.50 per hour
Apply: Email [email protected]
Bounce Into a New Role – Trampoline Coach in Basildon
If you love flipping, jumping, and helping kids have a blast, we need you!
Requirements: Level 2+ British Gymnastics trampoline qualification
Closing Date: May 2nd
Apply: Send CV & cover letter to [email protected]
Love Animals? Join Wat Tyler Veterinary Practice
Dream of caring for furry friends all day? We’re looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our compassionate, fun-loving team!
Hours: 37 per week (10-hour shifts), Tues, Wed, Fri + 1 in 3 weekends
Salary: £30K – £33K
Perks: CPD allowance, RCVS fees covered, career growth opportunities
Apply: Email [email protected] or call 01268 435988
Complex Care Assistant - Basildon, Southend, Grays, Colchester & Chelmsford
Ready for a rewarding new role? Support children, young people & adults with complex needs across Essex.
🩺 What’s on offer: • Block pay 💰 • Low travel 🚗 • Nurse-led training 👩⚕️ • Upskilling in clinical care 🏥 • Full-time, part-time & midweek-only packages
Support needs include: tracheostomy, epilepsy, PEG feeds, ventilation, autism, and more. Be a lifeline to families & make a real impact.
📅 Days, nights, evenings – flexible options available! Apply here: https://ceracare.carefriends.co.uk/jobs/kiQ9bTr7oxX8tDggzjFD2nFkKLxI0D?fbclid=IwY2xjawJTTqlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQWkDh7z3SX1AkhLQ8ac5T18qDYift1mqidYLj_EfhhhAiIVXbXp0tuiXQ_aem_umoJZxCVcUeS1B23_0Doag
Domiciliary Support Worker – Wickford/Billericay
Support a gentleman in his home & out in the community during school holidays. You'll work alongside another carer—must have a manual driving licence.
Care experience & PEG training preferred
DBS & training certificates ideal
You get: flexible shifts, specialist training, Blue Light Card perks. Apply by calling on 01245 408761 or Email your CV over to [email protected] Via our website https://www.1stophealthcare.co.uk/jobs/
Accounts Assistant (9month contract) - Basildon
Join a friendly logistics team handling payments, reports, and general accounts support. Ideal for someone with some finance experience or a college leaver with basic knowledge!
Mon–Fri, 8:30–5 (1hr lunch)
£25K–£29K (based on experience)
Perks: • Chill breakout area (pool, ping-pong, arcade) • On-site gym & showers • Fun, fast-paced office
Experience with Sage 50 a plus. Sound like your vibe? Apply now: call Claire 01268 971 950 or 07930 381 354 or email your CV to [email protected]
Electrical tester - South Woodham Ferrers
Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 5pm
Up to £27,500
To apply, email your CV to [email protected]
Warehouse operatives needed - Wickford
£11.44 - £12.21 per hour
Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm
HR Advisor | Spire Patient Support Centre
Brentwood – Onsite
12 month Fixed Term Contract - 37.5 hours per week
Market Leading Salary/ Excellent Benefits
Apply here
Restaurant Roles – Rayleigh
Chef, Sous Chef & Restaurant Manager positions open now! Must have experience & a passion for hospitality.
Apply by sending your CV to: [email protected]
Help4Housing – Essex-wide
Join the Housing Disrepair Team! Perfect for self-motivated individuals who love helping others.
Flexible hours (10am–3pm)
£14/hour + Bonuses & career growth
Full training provided
Apply here: https://recruitment.help4housing.uk/recruitment/tenant-advisor-essex/
Experienced TIG welder urgently needed. Details:
£20 per hour
Monday to Friday | 8 AM - 5 PM
South Woodham Ferrers (Own transport required)
Temp Ongoing position
To apply: 📩 Email: [email protected] or Call: 01702 987900
Skilled Carpenter – Project 275
If you’re a talented carpenter with your own tools and transport, Project 275 wants to hear from you! They have a full schedule and is looking for a carpenter who can hit the ground running.
Must have own tools & vehicle
Immediate start available
High standard of workmanship required
Contact: 07776 178946 | [email protected]
Forklift Drivers – Stanford-Le-Hope
If you have experience as a forklift driver and an up-to-date license, this could be the role for you!
Positions available for FLT counterbalance, PPT, Bendi & Flexi
Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 6 PM
Pay: £13 per hour
Must have own transport and at least 6 months’ experience
Text "bendi" to 07853 177904 or call 01268 937399
Multiple Roles Available – Wickford/Basildon
Looking for work? There are several positions open across different industries:
TIG Welder – £14-£18 per hour (depending on experience)
Forklift Driver/Yard Operative – £12 per hour
3.5 Tonne Van Driver – £20,000 per year (4 days per week)
Purchase Ledger – £13-£14 per hour (temp-perm)
Picker/Packer & Loader/Unloader – £11.44 per hour
Send your CV to [email protected]
Insurance Sales Lead Generators – Billericay (Hybrid)
If you have a knack for sales, this is a great opportunity to earn a solid salary with an uncapped bonus!
Hybrid working (1 day in the office every other week)
£22,200 + commission
Outbound calls to qualify leads & boost sales
Multiple positions available
Call Shannon – 01268762430 to apply
Part-time After School Club Practitioner
Looking for a fulfilling part-time role working with children? Join the after-school club team!
Term-time only, working with children aged 4-11
3 PM – 6 PM shifts
Up to £16 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Send your CV to [email protected]
Passenger Assistant – Special Needs Transport
Make a difference by helping transport SEN and vulnerable passengers to school and day centres.
Work in a safe and flexible environment
Assist the driver in company vehicles
Patience and empathy are key for this role
Apply: Passenger Assistant Role
Assistant Football Coach – Basildon
Football Fun Factory is looking for a passionate and energetic assistant coach!
FA Level 1 qualification required (UEFA C preferred).
Inspire kids and help them love the game.
To apply, contact Sam: [email protected]
Care Assistant - suitable for retirees
Beaumont Home Care is looking for a care assistant to support individuals in their own homes.
No experience needed—just a caring nature, a driving licence, and access to a car. Full training provided.
Call: 01277 356644 or Email: [email protected]
Nursery cook needed
Location: Burnt Mills
35 hours a week (Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm)
Fantastic staff benefits included.
Apply via [email protected]
Drainage Engineer
Drainage Engineer needed in Basildon to tackle challenges and keep things running smoothly. Apply here
Local Competitions - enter now
Win £100 of free books
APRIL FREE PRIZE DRAW. What would you do if you won them? Enter for FREE each and every month by clicking the link & completing the entry form online 👇🏼 tinyurl.com/5n7p3c6n
WIN a £50 BBQ Box!
Get summer-ready with a chance to win a Bronze Barbecue Box from SR Cooper Meats – just in time for the Easter Bank Holiday!
🗓️ Draw: Wed 16 April
🎁 Collection: Thurs 17 April
To enter, comment on the Facebook post, tag 2 friends and share the post
Plus, don’t miss their new BBQ Box Deals – 24 hours’ notice needed to order.
Call 01268 411311 or visit srcoopermeats.co.uk or pop in 1-3 Hornsby Square Southfield Business Park, Laindon, SS15 6SD
Do you have problems managing your stress levels and keeping yourself insulated from all the negative news in the world?
Matt Hill (veteran, ex-Parachute regiment Captain, certified Systema instructor and Aikido 5th Dan) is running an 8-day stress control program to help you manage your stress levels and health for less than the cost of your Friday fish & chips
Change your life and improve your health by signing up today.
Activities for Kids + Teens
You have my permission to share. If you’re looking for places where your kids can eat for free, £1 or cheap in/around Basildon check out this list.
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Easter Performing Arts Camp
Unleash your child’s creativity with acting, dancing, and singing at this Easter Performing Arts Programme!
📍 Locations: Essex, Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire 🎭 Includes: Dance, drama, and music workshops + a final performance!
FREE spaces available for children on benefit-related Free School Meals 📞 Contact: Christina at 07525 850232 or [email protected]
Free Karate Classes Over Easter!
Let your kids try out karate for FREE during the Easter break!
📍 Locations: Wickford, Basildon, and Laindon
📞 Contact: Steve Quinn at 01268 546439 or [email protected]
Keep the kids active, engaged, and having fun this Easter!
FREE Easter Family Event at Festival Leisure
Get ready for an action-packed Easter Sunday at Festival Leisure Park! Join us for a FREE day of fun on:
📅 Date: Sunday, 20th April
⏰ Time: 11 AM – 4 PM
What’s in store?
✅ Meet your favorite TV & Movie characters (and some legendary cars!)
✅ Take on the Easter Trail for tasty treats
✅ Enter to WIN 4 Cineworld tickets
✅ A special visit from our fluffy friend… the Easter Bunny!
All funds raised will support Great Ormond Street Hospital & REACH 💜
FREE Junior Golf Taster Day at Stock Brook Manor!
Got a future golf champ at home? Or just looking for a fun new activity? Join us for a FREE Junior Golf Taster Day at Stock Brook Manor…perfect for beginners and young players looking to sharpen their skills!
📅 Date: Sunday, 13th April 2025
📍 Location: Stock Brook Gold & Country Club,
This is open to boys and girls aged 9 - 14. First session is from 1 - 3pm, second session is 3.30 - 5.30pm. Book here.
Join the Scouts – Empower Young People
Be part of something life-changing! Scouts offers 4 to 25-year-olds the chance to build confidence, learn life skills, and explore the world through fun, adventure, and teamwork.
From leadership to communication, young people grow in every way – and even go on to save lives, land jobs, and make a difference in their communities. Join them here: https://www.scouts.org.uk/
Basildon’s inclusive kickboxing academy – first class free
Train at Laindon Community Centre with fun, inclusive classes for:
👊 Juniors (8–15 yrs) – Mon 7–8pm, Wed 5–6pm (£5)
👊 Adults (16+ yrs) – Mon 8–9pm, Wed 6–7pm (£7)
Everyone’s welcome, including members with additional needs. Boost confidence, fitness, and have a great time! To book your taster, email: [email protected]
Basildon United needs new players in its new U14 EJA team
Basildon United Youth FC is launching a brand-new U14’s EJA team and is looking for talented players in all positions!
🔹 Who can join? All U14 players at EJA level
🔹 Why join? Be part of a club dedicated to developing young talent and providing a pathway to semi-professional football. Interested? Contact Ben Carter at 07854 272121
FREE Youth Club + food at Mother’s Kitchen!
Is your child aged 4-14? Do they love games, fun, and making new friends? Bring them along to our Youth Club at Mother’s Kitchen Community Group!
Fridays | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Mother’s Kitchen Café, SS13 1PN
A meal and drinks are provided – completely FREE!
Fun games & activities
A safe and friendly environment with a chance to meet new friends Register at https://forms.gle/ssVZWPoYgmcfpg4G6 or Book in via EventBrite
Free Yoga for children
Thursdays (free), Northlands Park Family Centre, Basildon. Ages 4 - 4:45pm 6-12 year olds. Reserve a place here https://www.yoga4all.co
Kickboxing Academy for kids
Free trial kickboxing lesson (8-15yrs) @ Laindon Community Center every Wednesday. Message Basildon Kickboxing on Facebook to book
Multisports + food for teens
King Edward Teenage Teatime Community Hub. Every Friday 5 - 7pm. Multisports, Dance, Football, Karaoke, Crafts. Snacks and refreshments provided. Free. Every Friday at King Edward Community Centre, Laindon. SS15 6GY. Contact 07701365822 or [email protected] for more info
Weekly youth groups for Yr 5+
Xplore, Youth Group at Manor Mission Church. Thursdays 8 - 9pm
Indoor Cricket for Age 8 - 16
Indoor cricket activities and games (Ages 8 - 16). Fridays, 5 - 6pm. (Starting January 24th 2025). JAMES HORNSBY SCHOOL SPORTS HALL LEINSTER ROAD, SS15 5NX.
Football for tots (Fun Factory)
Tots Football Fun sessions. Their exciting inflatable pitch also adds to the magic, creating a safe and fun environment where these special moments happen. Join us and be part of the joy every week! Noble Hall, Wat Tyler Park - Thursday: [https://booking.thefootballfunfactory.co.uk/event/555]
Indoor football for tots (Little Kickers)
Sign up: www.littlekickers.co.uk/find-a-class or Contact: [email protected]
Networking for Adults
Calling all book lovers - new book club
Love reading and chatting about books? Come along to our friendly book club for great reads and even better conversations. Timed perfectly with the new Waterstones about to open at Eastgate :-)
📅 When: Last Wednesday of every month
📍 Where: 3 Gibcracks, SS14 1PE
👥 Open to all book lovers – casual readers or lit fans!
Reserve a spot here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbNX0z1XG6EDNTKveXdiInavEFIw-eZnDTeAnGODeStVWHIQ/viewform?usp=header
Yoga for Mental Health (Free)
Every Friday, 11:15am (you’ve probably missed it today but you can book for next Friday)
King Edward Community Center, King Edward road, Laindon. SS15 6GY
Book via [email protected] or via this link
Free coffee morning
Just drop in. Every Friday 10am - 2pm. Noak Bridge Christian Center, Wash road, SS15 4BE.
Free martial arts class
Interested in learning Kyusho in a controlled, structured environment? Mark Smith’s academy has 3 spots available for open-minded individuals eager to develop valuable skills.
🔹 Includes: PDFs & online learning materials
🔹 Focus: Systematic training through key points
🔹 How to join: Book to secure your place!
Join a group of young men from Basildon for evening football on Mondays at Basildon Sporting Village & Woodlands School. Great way to keep fit and be part of the community.
Times: Monday 7:30 PM (9-a-side), Wednesday 7 PM (6-a-side)
Fee: £7 per person per game
Contact: WhatsApp 07723 615546
Sewing group
Learn to knit, crochet or sew on Thursday mornings (10am - 12noon). Venue: The pavilion, Great Berry. £4 per class. Further information, call Ann 07802161021
Coffee morning
Mondays, 10am - 12pm. Manor Mission Church, Manor Mission Church Manor Road Laindon Essex SS15 6PA
Local Events
Local Artisan Markets at the Festival Leisure Park
We will be home to a selection of individually hand-picked local stallholders and small businesses, selling a range of Artisan products including candles, homeware, sweet treats and more.
Saturday 12th April
12 pm - 6 pm
Festival Leisure Park
Fancy becoming a stallholder at one of our markets? Are you an independent or small business wishing to sell your products? Send an email to [email protected] with details on your company.
Support for Adults
Private counselling service with Basildon Mind. Call 01268 284130 to make an appointment.
Volunteering Opportunities
Volunteering for local charities is a great way to make new friends and get a ‘feel’ of the community whether you’re new to the area or you’ve lived here all your life. Here are available opportunities coming up.
Help Launch Flex HQ – A New Youth Hub in Basildon!
Flex Community Group is opening Flex HQ, a brand-new 3,000 sq. ft. community hub in Basildon town centre! This exciting space will provide:
✅ Youth hall & dance studio
✅ Sensory & soft play areas for young children
✅ Hot-desking & enterprise spaces for young people
✅ Offices & wellbeing support spaces
To make this dream a reality, Flex is fundraising for essential equipment…starting from scratch! With just one month until the grand opening in April, every donation counts to help build a space that empowers local youth.
Support the cause: Donate here 💙
Play golf? Essex golf union is seeking new directors, chairmen and members
Essex Golf Union is looking for new Directors and Chairmen on our board, as well as new members to fulfill roles on our Sub-Committee and act beneath the board. Our proposed board structure is shown in the below organogram. If you are interested, please contact us now at [email protected] or call us on 01376 500998 to discuss further
Help reopen the parkside centre!
The team behind Mother’s Kitchen is working hard to bring the Parkside Centre back to life…after being abandoned for 12 years. And they need your help! Your donation, no matter how small, will make a huge difference in making the centre accessible to all.
The plan is to turn it into a venue for fitness classes, arts & crafts, and amazing community events for everyone to enjoy. Join the fundraiser here.
Volunteer as a helpline support worker
Basildon Mind is looking for help liners to provide invaluable first-hand support to local people in need of our support. Please visit our webpage on www.basmind.org or call us on 01268-284130 for all/full details.
Feeding the homeless
Project 58.7, Feeding the Homeless with Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Basildon – Project 58.7 provides hot meals throughout the year to any adults in need and to the homeless. They are currently looking for volunteers to help during the evenings between 6pm and 7pm. For more details, please contact Jill on 07860 784287.
Essex Police needs special constables
Essex Police is looking for volunteer police officers to help reassure and keep residents safe. Find out more and Sign up here: Special Constable for Essex Police - BBW Volunteer Network
Other Opportunities
The William Sutton Prize for Connected Communities is offering an incredible opportunity to bring your community-focused idea to life. Don’t miss your chance to apply!
Football Scholarship Trials – Essex
Footballers aged 15-21 can combine playing with studying for a degree in the U.S. Trials are happening nationwide – don’t miss your chance!
📅 Date: Thursday, April 17
⏰ Time: 1 PM
📍 Location: Lakeside Sports Ground, Essex
🔗 Sign up here
Till next time, Basildon 💕
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