Personal assistants (PAs) work directly with the person who needs help, to support them with things that could include cooking, shopping, personal care and getting out and about. You will be involved in many aspects of your employer’s life and the role can be immensely varied depending on the person’s individual needs and priorities. Qualifications aren’t necessarily needed, and training will be provided when required.
A personal assistant works directly with one or more people, to support them with various aspects of their daily life so they can live it in the way they choose.
Personal assistants usually support people in their own home or to go out in the community. Different people need support with different parts of their life, at different times of the day, so you can choose a role that suits you and fits in with your other commitments.
You’ll be employed directly by the person you support, or their chosen family member or friend, instead of by the council or an agency. The opportunity to focus directly on the needs of the person you support is often what attracts people to the role. You can choose to work for one employer or for a number of different people.
UKCIL is the dedicated website for finding a job with Direct Payment clients. Northumberland’s Direct Payments Team uses a website called UKCIL to advertise job vacancies on behalf of their clients. You will need to register to be able to apply for a job as a personal assistant. It is important to include your personal experience and interests. You can find out more at UKCIL - The UK's Largest Dedicated Personal Carer Service You can search for a job in your area by clicking on Find a Job and typing your home postcode or the area where you want to work into the search box. You can search at UKCIL Job Board - Find your Personal Carer Job
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