Personal Assistants
Are you looking to become a personal assistant, or to hire a personal assistant to support your child?
A Personal Assistant is someone who is usually employed directly by a person who needs support to live their life in a way that they choose. A PA supports an individual following them receiving support from Children’s Services. They may be employed via a private arrangement with an individual or their parent/carer. As a PA you are likely to be involved in many aspects of your employer’s life and may be asked to provide support in the home or at a place of leisure.
You can watch videos about being a Personal Assistant on the Information hub for individual employers and Personal Assistants at: www.skillsforcare.org.uk/iepahub
Anyone can be a Personal Assistant as long as they:
• Support others in making changes in their lives in being independent as much as they are able.
• Understand the importance of choice and control to an individual and their parent/carer.
• Have the ability to develop strong, trusting relationships.
• Understand their role as a Personal Assistant, not as a friend to their employer.
• Understand that the individual and/or parent/carer directs the support.
If you are interested in becominng a PA, or hiring a PA, you can view current adverts below. If you would like to apply for a position, please email shortbreaks@telford.gov.uk