Part-Time Personal Assistant to Social Worker

Civic Recruitment Limited; Sefton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a Social Worker in Southport. You will provide confidential admin and practical support to remove barriers to work and assist with organisation, communication, and coordinating duties within Adult Social Care.

You will manage diaries, prepare reports, take minutes, maintain confidential records in line with GDPR, support deadlines, and assist with accessible file organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience as Personal Assistant or administrative support in Social Care or local government.
• Proven ability to manage diaries, appointments, inboxes, and correspondence.
• Experience preparing reports, records and documentation.
• Experience taking meeting minutes and tracking actions.
• Experience maintaining confidential records and handling sensitive information.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage email inboxes, diaries, appointments, and meeting schedules.
• Prepare reports, case notes, correspondence, and other documentation.
• Coordinate meetings, take minutes, and monitor follow-up actions.
• Maintain confidential case records in line with GDPR and safeguarding requirements.
• Support workload planning and monitor key deadlines and statutory timescales.
• Assist with document navigation, information access, and administrative tasks impacted by disability.
• Support the use of assistive technology and adapted working methods.
• Organise digital and physical files in accessible formats.

Skills

Diary management

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Enhanced DBS Check

Right to Work in the UK

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a Social Worker in Southport. You will provide confidential admin and practical support to remove barriers to work and assist with organisation, communication, and coordinating duties within Adult Social Care.

You will manage diaries, prepare reports, take minutes, maintain confidential records in line with GDPR, support deadlines, and assist with accessible file organisation.