Social Care - Personal Assistant 

EOON Care offers Personal Assistant. 

A personal Assistant is a professional who provides administrative and secretarial support to one individual, usually a director, manager or executive, in their home/office setting. 

Some of the duties of a personal assistant are:

• Acting as the point of contact between the client and internal/external contacts.

• Managing diaries and scheduling meetings and appointments

• Booking and arranging travel, transport and accommodation

• Organising events and conferences

• Typing, compiling and preparing reports, presentations and correspondence

• Managing databases and filing systems

• Handling requests and queries appropriately

• Taking dictations and minutes

• Producing and sourcing office supplies

• Devise and maintain office filing systems

• Acting quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

A personal assistant may also have some additional responsibilities depending on the employer, such as:

• Supporting in preparing meals

• Assisting with light shopping

• Organising housekeeping to maintain a clean environment

• Providing emotional support

To become a personal assistant, you will need to have some qualifications, skills, and experience, such as:

• Good English and number skills

• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures

• MS Office and English proficiency

• Outstanding organisational and time management skills

• Excellent communication and people skills

• Positive and compassionate attitude

• Strong ethics

• Physical stamina

• a valid driving licence

• Experience working in a similar role or with vulnerable adults

Being a personal assistant can be a rewarding and fulfilling career, as you can make a positive difference in someone’s life. You may also have opportunities to progress into other roles or fields.