Personal Assistant - Support to Social Worker

Hatched Recruitment Group; Sefton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Hatched Recruitment Group is recruiting for a Personal Assistant to support a Social Worker in a local authority. This temporary agency assignment is four days per week (up to 28.8 hours).

The role blends administrative and practical support to help the Social Worker manage workload and duties effectively. An Enhanced DBS is required and driving is essential to accompany the Social Worker to meetings and visits.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS required.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage emails, calendars, appointments and meetings.
• Prepare reports, case notes, correspondence and other documents.
• Take meeting notes and follow up on actions and deadlines.
• Maintain confidential case files and update records.
• Support casework, referrals and multi-agency information.
• Assist with IT systems, documents and accessible working methods.
• Provide practical support during meetings and community visits.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT systems (MS Office)

Professional, patient approach

PA/administration experience

Job description

Personal Assistant – Support to Social Worker

We are recruiting for a Personal Assistant to support a Social Worker within a local authority. This is a temporary agency assignment working 4 days per week, up to 28.8 hours per week.

The role will provide a mixture of administrative and practical support, helping the Social Worker manage their workload and carry out their professional duties effectively.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing emails, calendars, appointments and meetings.
• Preparing reports, case notes, correspondence and other documents.
• Taking meeting notes and following up on actions and deadlines.
• Maintaining confidential case files and updating records.
• Supporting casework, referrals and multi-agency information.
• Assisting with IT systems, documents and accessible working methods.
• Providing practical support during meetings and community visits.

About you:

• Previous experience in a PA, administration, business support or social care role.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Good attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
• Confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office.
• Professional, patient and supportive approach.

Please note: An Enhanced DBS is required. Due to the personal support requirements of the role, this position is restricted to female applicants only in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

You must also have a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle, as you will be required to drive the Social Worker to meetings and community visits. Business insurance will be required and mileage will be reimbursed in line with policy.