Personal Assistant

Personal Assistant

Location: Sheffield (Hybrid Working)

Pay: £14.45

Job Type: Temporary

Sector: Public Sector

Hours: 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday

A Little Bit About Us:

Brook Street have grown into one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies − matching thousands of people with meaningful job opportunities at more than 4,500 companies every year. Delivering a quality service to suit the needs of clients and candidates alike was important to our founder Margery Hurst and it remains important to us today.

Recruitment is about so much more than just filling job vacancies. It's about giving people the chance to unleash their full potential, through their perfect new role.

About the Client:

The Department for Education is responsible for children's services and education, including early years, schools, higher and further education policy, apprenticeships and wider skills in England.

What Will Be Your Day to Day Responsibilities?

We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to a visually impaired individual. In this role, you will play a crucial part in enhancing their working life by assisting with various tasks and facilitating independence. Within this role you will:

• Act as a sighted guide, assisting with navigation and mobility.
• Provide reading support for documents, emails, and other written materials.
• Aid in organising and managing schedules, appointments, and daily activities.
• Assist with communication by transcribing messages and helping with correspondence.
• Accompany and assist during external meetings, events, and social outings.
• Ensure a safe and comfortable environment by identifying and addressing potential obstacles.
• Handle administrative tasks, such as managing emails, making telephone calls, and organising files.
• Providing support with some personal care, such as making hot beverages in the office kitchen, acquiring food at lunch times, familiarising the post holder with hotel accommodation when overnight stays are required and helping with the walking and toileting of a guide dog.

What's in this for you?

Being a Personal Assistant for someone who is visually impaired, is a rewarding experience with personal and professional benefits. It allows you to make a meaningful impact on someone's life, fostering empathy and improving communication skills. The role develops a diverse skill set, including organisation and problem-solving, and builds a special connection based on trust.

Overcoming challenges leads to personal growth and cultural competence, contributing to a more accessible world. The flexibility required in this role is transferable to various contexts, enriching your career with a unique dimension and providing satisfaction in making a positive difference.

Diversity in the workplace:

At Brook Street, we believe that by harnessing diversity of thought and experience across our company, exceptional things happen. We continually strive for a highly diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, listened to and able to discover their personal best.

Brook Street is a Disability Confident Leader, and we have also hold Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

Our supply of Contingent Workers to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR) has driven us to take further steps in supporting candidates with disabilities or veterans. Through our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we offer candidates with disabilities and veteran who meet the stipulated criteria for the role, a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability or as a veteran, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.

Throughout the application process we will discuss any reasonable adjustments needed. Your comfort and accessibility are of utmost importance to us, and we are eager to ensure a seamless communication journey.