Personal Assistant

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Community & Social

City Wirral

Province Merseyside

Postal Code CH25

As a Personal Assistant supporting a Social Worker, you will provide high-quality, confidential, and effective administrative and practical support to a disabled Social Worker. The role focuses on removing barriers to work, supporting reasonable adjustments, and assisting with the organisation, communication, and coordination of professional duties within Adult Social Care.

• 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.
• Assist with case documentation and multi-agency records.
• Liaise with colleagues, partner agencies, and service users on behalf of the Social Worker.
• Process referrals, update case management records, and monitor case progression.
• Accompany and support the Social Worker during meetings and visits where required.
• Drive the Social Worker to community visits across the borough.

• Previous Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Business Support, or Administrative experience.
• Experience managing diaries, appointments, inboxes, and correspondence.
• Experience preparing professional 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.
• Experience working within Social Care, Health, Local Government, or similar environments is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Access to own vehicle.
• Business Insurance for work-related travel.
• Enhanced DBS Check.
• Right to Work in the UK.

• Working hours:
  
  28.8 hours per week (4 days per week).
• Location:
  
  Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1DA
  .
• Enhanced DBS required.
• Full UK Driving Licence and own vehicle required.
• Face-to-face interview required.