Personal Assistant

Location: Edinburgh North West

Hours: Monday to Friday - 36 hours per week, 08:15-16:00

Pay: £17.72 per hour

Start Date: ASAP

Type: Temporary Ongoing Role

Note: No personal care involved.

Overview

We're looking for a highly organised and proactive individual to provide vital support to a Social Worker, ensuring services are delivered smoothly and effectively. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and working independently.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily support to the Social Worker, including administrative tasks, scheduling, and note-taking.
• Attending meetings, preparing documents, and ensuring accurate records are maintained.
• Managing emails, paperwork, and office organisation to keep things running efficiently.
• Driving the Social Worker to meetings in a client-provided vehicle.
• Supporting meetings with minute-taking and logistics.

What we're looking for

• A confident and adaptable individual who can stay professional under pressure.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• A personable approach - able to build rapport while maintaining clear boundaries.
• IT literacy and confidence with Microsoft Office and databases.
• A valid driving license is essential.
• PVG membership - cost £59 / £18 for updates

Why join?

This role offers the chance to make a real difference by supporting vital frontline work. You'll gain valuable experience within social services, work independently in a trusted role, and enjoy a varied, dynamic working week.

If you're resilient, personable, and thrive in a role where you can take initiative, we'd love to hear from you.