Job Description

Personal Assistant Opportunity - Support for Medical Professional with Dyslexia

Our client is seeking a personal assistant/support worker to support them in their training as a medical professional with severe dyslexia. They are currently undertaking additional training to expand their skills and are seeking a friendly and reliable Personal Assistant to provide support during lectures and practical sessions. The assistant will play a key role in enhancing accessibility by supporting with reading and writing tasks, adapting coursework, and accompanying the client to their place of work.

Please note:

Some aspects of the role will take place in clinical settings where patient records and sensitive information may be visible. To maintain confidentiality, the successful applicant will be required to sign a nondisclosure agreement and adhere to the trust's information governance policies.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Support

Provide reading and comprehension assistance with academic texts, notes, and course materials as needed, including summarising complex information. Offer guidance on grammar, structure, and clarity for written work. Take accurate and comprehensive notes during meetings, workshops, and conferences.

Conference and Travel Support

Drive the client to and from work, conferences, workshops, and other academic events. Offer on-site assistance during events as required.

Person Specification

Must hold a full, clean driving licence and have access to a personal vehicle. Some journeys may take up to an hour. Must be a non-smoker. Patience, empathy, and respect for personal boundaries are essential, along with openness to feedback. Previous care experience is not necessary just a willingness to learn. A good level of written and spoken English is required, along with legible handwriting. Flexibility with shift times and patterns is essential. Must hold a current DBS check and appropriate car insurance.

Additional Information

There is often significant downtime during shifts, so candidates should be comfortable occupying themselves, for example by reading a book. Some shifts may be up to 9 hours in length, with ample time provided for breaks. Applicants should be prepared to work flexibly according to varying schedules.

Job Types: Freelance, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 14.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Flexitime Free parking
Shift:

Day shift
Work days:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Do you have access to your own car?
Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person