About the Role:

I am seeking a reliable, proactive, and professional Personal Assistant (PA) to support me as a visually impaired Drug & Alcohol worker in my day-to-day professional activities. This is a rewarding role for someone who is organised, empathetic, and tech-savvy, with a genuine interest in making a positive impact on workplace accessibility and independence.

Key Responsibilities

Provide on-site support during the workday
Assist with reading, writing, editing, and reviewing documents
Navigate digital and physical office environments (including meetings, emails, scheduling, etc.)
Assist with using adaptive technology and software (training provided if needed)
Support during travel to and from meetings or events, if applicable
Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Perform administrative tasks as required, data entry

Essential Skills and Experience:

Excellent verbal communication and listening skills
Strong literacy and computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, calendar tools, etc.)
Ability to follow instructions accurately and work independently
Respect for privacy, dignity, and professional boundaries
Reliable timekeeping and organisational abilities

Desirable Skills (but not essential)

Previous experience as a PA, support worker, or in a related work area
Familiarity with screen readers, magnification software, or accessibility tools
Awareness of disability rights and inclusive practices in the workplace

Additional Information:

Full training will be provided, including an introduction to my working style and the assistive technology I use. The successful candidate will be subject to background checks in line with safeguarding policies.

Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our staff member. Should your application be successful, and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the staff member and not by BDP.