We are looking to recruit a PA Support Worker (for Independent Advocate). The successful applicant will provide efficient, effective and tailored support for the Independent Advocate within his role.
This post is funded by the DWP Access to Work scheme which is designed to support disabled people to work.
The job role will include accompanying and supporting the Independent Advocate on client visits, note-taking, sending emails, maintaining records and more.
Job title: PA Support Worker (for Independent Advocate)
Office Location: The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, Sheffield, S1 4FW
Salary: £19, 995 FTE (£11, 997 p.a. pro-rata)
Pension: 6% employer contribution, 2% employee contribution (minimum)
Hours: 21 hours per week
Contract Type: Temporary until August 2024
Closing Date: 9am on 10th Aug 2023
Interview Date: 16th Aug 2023
About Disability Sheffield
Disability Sheffield Centre for Independent Living is a pan-impairment charity driven by people who self-define as disabled people, whether they have a physical disability, a sensory impairment, a mental health condition or learning difficulties.
We support disabled adults to make their voice heard, whether through individual advocacy services or through a range of projects seeking to ensure disabled people are at the heart of all decision making across Sheffield.
Please click on the following links to download
Cover Letter: Personal Assistant for Independent Advocate Cover Letter
Job Description: Personal Assistant for Independent Advocate Job Description
Application Form: Personal Assistant for Independent Advocate Application Form
Completed applications should be returned to: Mary.phillips@disabilitysheffield.org.uk
Mary Phillips
Disability Sheffield
The Circle
33 Rockingham Lane
Sheffield
S1 4FW
The closing date for applications to be received is 9am on 10th Aug 2023
Late applications and CVs will not be accepted.
Interviews are currently due to be held on 16th Aug 2023
If you have any questions, need support with filling out the application form or would like an informal chat about the post please email Mary.phillips@disabilitysheffield.org.uk
Disability Sheffield has a policy of shortlisting and interviewing all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements for their jobs. The law will allow this. It would not be unlawful discrimination against a non-disabled applicant who also meets the minimum requirements but is not shortlisted.
