Company and light help at home
Have a chat over a cup of tea, play a game or spend time on a hobby together. I can also lend a hand with light tasks such as a small load of laundry, light housework or simple meal preparation.
Friendly company. Everyday support in Essex.A little company.
A little company.
A fuller day.
Someone to share a cuppa, lend a hand or join you on a day out. Personal companionship and practical support for adults aged 18 and over, with Lizete Mendes.
Find your kind of support Hello, I’m LizeteFlexible hours · Introductory rate £20 per hour
Good company makes a difference.
✦ Support shaped around you✦ At home, out and about, or away✦ English, Portuguese & French
The everyday, made easier
How I can help.
One-to-one companionship for adults aged 18 and over. We can plan our time together around what you enjoy and where you’d like a little help.
Shopping and outings
I can go shopping with you, help with everyday errands, join you for coffee or a meal out, or keep you company on a day trip.
Activities and wellbeing
We can plan activities you enjoy, find a local group or class, or make time for gentle exercise, a walk or dancing at your own pace.
GP and hospital visits
I can go with you to GP and hospital appointments and keep you company during hospital visits.
Forms, bills and care plans
I can sit with you while you fill in forms, including benefits forms, and help you organise bills and paperwork. I can also help you and your carers keep track of your existing care plan and agreed routines.
Holiday companionship
If you’d like company on a holiday in the UK or abroad, get in touch so we can talk through the trip and what support you’d like along the way. We’ll agree working hours, fees and travel, accommodation and meal costs before booking.
A clear, personal service. Personal care is outside the scope of this service. I offer companionship and practical support for adults aged 18+. Medication support, clinical tasks and lifting or transferring people are not included.
A familiar face
Hello, I’m Lizete.
I offer friendly companionship and practical support to adults across Essex. My experience includes 13 years working in a school, two years in residential childcare and three months supervising family contact at a contact centre. I have also volunteered as a family mentor in Southend.
I started Mendes Companionship because I enjoy bringing people together and helping people feel more comfortable getting out and doing the things they enjoy. I speak English, Portuguese and French. I love healthy living, walking, dancing and gentle exercise — and we can choose activities around what you enjoy, too.
A background in supporting peopleLevel 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare · Adult Safeguarding Level 3 training · Mental Capacity training · Food hygiene and data protection awareness
A change of sceneMore places to go.
More places to go.
Someone to go with.
From a local day trip to a UK break or an overseas holiday, I can accompany you and provide agreed companionship and practical help along the way.
Before you book, we’ll agree my working hours, fees and any additional costs for my travel, accommodation and meals. Holiday support is by arrangement and stays within the same companionship service.
Plan a holiday enquiryDay trips · UK breaks · Overseas holidays
Simple, agreed pricingSupport that starts
Support that starts
with a conversation.
Flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends. Support is available in Essex, with travel further afield by arrangement.
Introductory rate
£20 / hour
We’ll agree your activities, visit times and any approved expenses in advance, so you know what to expect.
Prepare your enquiryGetting started01 / 02 / 03 /
Your day. Your choices.
Tell me a little
Share your location, preferred days and the kind of company or practical help you’re looking for.
Make a plan together
We’ll discuss whether the service fits your needs and agree activities, hours, costs and arrangements in writing.
Enjoy your time
Visits focus on your interests and preferences. We can review the plan together as things change.
A few useful answers
Good to know.
Who is the service for?
Adults aged 18 and over who would like friendly company or agreed practical help at home, in the community or while travelling. We’ll discuss individual needs before agreeing any support.
Do you provide personal care?
No. The service covers companionship and practical help. It does not include washing, dressing, toileting, help with eating or drinking, medication support, clinical tasks, lifting or transfers, overnight supervision or on-call care.
Can I enquire for a family member?
Yes. You can start a conversation on behalf of a relative. Their wishes and preferences will guide the support, and any representative’s role will be agreed before visits begin.
Where and when are visits available?
Hours are flexible and can include early mornings, evenings and weekends, subject to availability. Lizete is happy to travel by arrangement. The service covers Essex, with travel further afield by arrangement. Email your town and the support you’re looking for so we can discuss availability and any travel expenses before booking.
How does holiday companionship work?
You arrange and pay travel suppliers directly for your own transport and accommodation. We agree Lizete’s working hours, fees, breaks, travel, accommodation and meal costs before booking. It is companionship during agreed hours; personal care and overnight supervision are not included.
What if I need to cancel a visit?
For routine visits, there is no cancellation fee with at least 24 hours’ notice. With less notice, a fee may apply for loss incurred, up to the agreed visit price, allowing for any replacement booking or saved costs. Holiday arrangements and applicable cooling-off rights are set out separately in the client agreement.
Let’s make a little time
Let’s have a chat.
Looking for companionship for yourself or someone you care about? Email me with your town in Essex, the support you’d like and the times that suit you. We can talk about what’s available in your area.
Email LizeteMendescompanionship.admin@gmail.com
Or use the planner to prepare a message. Choose “Open in email” to review and send it in your email app. A booking is only confirmed after we agree the arrangements.