Job Description

Part-time Personal Assistant & Support Worker

London Works is recruiting on behalf of a private individual and is acting as an employment agency for this hire.

? Location: Croydon (Mix of remote work and client's home)

?Salary: 15.00 - 20.00 per hour

?Temporary or Permanent (14 Hours Per Week - Flexible Days)

?Overview of the Role

?We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and empathetic individual to provide dedicated Personal Assistant (PA) and Support Worker services to a completely blind female professional in the Croydon area.

?This unique role requires a blend of advanced

digital administration skills

and

sensitive personal support

. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in managing the client's complex schedule, communications, and supporting her participation in professional and social life

Key Responsibilities

The duties are divided between digital/administrative support and in-person support:

A. Digital and Administrative Support (Remote/Home-based)

Inbox and Email Management:

Proactive filtering, prioritisation, drafting, and responding to emails on the client's behalf.

Diary and Schedule Management:

Comprehensive scheduling of professional appointments, meetings, and personal engagements such as theatre and holidays, ensuring efficient time management.

Personal and Social Calendar:

Organisation and coordination of personal events, travel, social activities, and online shopping.

Technology Assistance:

Providing support and navigation assistance with iPhone applications, software, and use of smart devices, plus social media management (Facebook, Twitter, Podcast applications).

B. Personal Support (In-person, at client's home/external venues)

Light Physical Navigation:

Safely escorting the client to external work events, meetings, and appointments, acting as a sighted guide. Examples include ad-hoc shopping days, and accompaniment to appointments and engagements.

Environmental Assistance:

Providing visual description and orientation support in new or unfamiliar settings.

Handling Post/Sensitive Documents:

Sensitive document management and postal assistance.

Essential Requirements

Experience:

Proven experience in an administrative capacity.

IT Proficiency:

Highly computer-literate with excellent command of Google Workspace and the ability to quickly navigate and assist with mobile device/app usage.

Empathy and Sensitivity:

A genuine and high level of empathy and understanding, particularly as the client is completely blind.

Trustworthiness:

Must be discreet, reliable, and capable of maintaining strict confidentiality.

Flexibility:

Willingness to work a flexible schedule of 14 hours across flexible days, splitting time between remote admin and in-person support in Croydon and surrounding areas.

Desirable Attributes

Disability Support Experience:

Previous experience supporting or working with people with disabilities, especially visual impairments.

Organisational Skills:

Exceptional ability to multitask, prioritise, and manage competing demands effectively.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 15.00-20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 14 per week

Benefits:

Flexitime Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in South Croydon CR2 7HN