Useful Information for Employers
Your Essential PA Employment Handbook
We've created a template PA Employment Handbook that you can download to help you become a safe and responsible employer.
This handbook is a Microsoft Word document, allowing you to easily customize it with your specific details and those of your Personal Assistants. Feel free to download and distribute it as needed. We'd love to hear any feedback you have, so please get in touch!
If you're accessing the handbook on a mobile device, you'll need a free Word app to view it. Alternatively, a PDF version is available in our library
Useful Websites for Employers
Here are key resources to support you in employing Personal Assistants (PAs):
- Skills for Care: As the national body for skills development in the care sector, Skills for Care offers extensive information and advice. Explore their dedicated Individual Employer Hub and Personal Assistant Hub.
- Skills for Care Videos: A selection of helpful video resources can be found on their YouTube channel.
- Carers UK: This organisation provides vital information, advice, and support for carers, including guidance on understanding direct payments.
- Think Local, Act Personal (TLAP): Access resources, guidance, and stay updated on the latest developments and policy plans related to personalised care at the TLAP website.
- Access to Work Factsheet: Learn how Access to Work can help overcome barriers to starting or keeping a job due to a disability or long-term health condition with this informative factsheet.
- Workplace Pensions - Automatic Enrolment:
- How to Comply with the Law: Get essential guidance on automatic enrolment in "The Essential Guide to Automatic Enrolment."
- Popular Q&As: Find answers to frequently asked questions about automatic enrolment when employing carers.