Personal Assistant required in social work/Driver
Do you enjoy helping people?
Are you looking for interesting work which makes a difference?
We are looking for a dedicated and reliable person to join our team, to provide administrative and driving support to an experienced visually impaired social worker in South ESSEX, Chelmsford and Upminster.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to use existing skills to make a difference.
The role involves mostly working one to one with a social worker, providing administrative, driving and observational support to facilitate their own professional role.
About the Role: -
As the Administrative Support Worker your responsibilities will include:
• Supporting a visually impaired experienced social worker, meeting vulnerable adults within social care settings and the community in response to safeguards.
• driving our client to various locations in South/West Essex and Chelmsford, approximately twice weekly, supporting their role (when required)
• Taking and typing up detailed notes, and proof Reading
• Inputting information into a software system (training provided)
• Analysing information such as care plans, risk assessments, rotas, medication charts etc.
• General ad hoc administrative/ supportive duties
• The role includes working from Essex County Council buildings and from Upminster.
About You
Be able to It is essential that you can demonstrate:
• An excellent understanding of Microsoft programmes, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Teams
• A relaxed and easy-going personality with a very high level of written/verbal communication and professionalism
• Have, or willing to obtain a valid up-to-date DBS and be able to provide proof of update service
• Have a full UK Driving License and access to own car with business class insurance
• Demonstrate a high level of trust, integrity with a good understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Punctual, organised, and reliable
• Be able to work well within a wider social care team.
• Flexible to travel to different areas of Essex
• Excellent observational skills
• Adaptable to change
• Excellent understanding of English and Maths, with suitable qualifications i.e. GCSE’s or equivalent
• Would be beneficial to have an understanding of adult social care or prior care experience.
Pay, Hours and Benefits
In return you will be paid £15 per hour
Working pattern: average 18.5 hours a week (week 1 Monday – Tuesday, Week 2 Wednesday – Friday).
Holiday entitlement paid and an employer’s contribution to a workplace pension.
If this role interests you and you believe that you have the correct skills set please request an application pack from consultant@atwsolutions.co.uk
Experience:
• Relevant administrative support: 3 years (essential)
• Disability awareness: 3 years (preferred)
• Experience of working within a social care environment or safeguarding role (preferred)
Work Location: In person,
Upminster, Basildon, Chelmsford and South Essex.
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