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Working as a Personal Assistant

Are you a Personal Assistant already, or are you interested in working as one? We have lots of resources and available jobs for you, as well training and funding opportunities.

Find out about the latest care jobs by following Independent Lives PA recruitment on Facebook or search for Personal Assistant jobs below.Facebook.

Croydon Personal Assistant Support Service

Croydon Personal Assistant Support Service

Independent Lives works with Croydon residents to recruit, train and manage their Personal Assistants. We can also guide you through managing a Direct Payment. Find out more. Read more

Published: 1st November, 2019

Updated: 6th November, 2019

Author: Helen Charlton

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Reporting abuse / concerns

Reporting abuse / concerns

As a personal care assistant, it's important that you understand safeguarding in the course of your daily duties. Read more

Published: 26th September, 2019

Updated: 30th October, 2019

Author: David Streeter

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Training for Personal Assistants

Training for Personal Assistants

We can help you with induction training, or training in specific areas such as manual handling, first aid, or food hygiene. We can also train you on clinical tasks and signpost to funding. Read more

Published: 12th January, 2018

Updated: 17th October, 2019

Author: Sylvia Mills

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Search for Personal Assistant jobs

Search for Personal Assistant jobs

Are you a Personal Assistant looking for work? You can search for the latest roles available across West Sussex. Read more

Published: 12th January, 2018

Author: Sylvia Mills

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Join PA Pages

Join PA Pages

Join the PA Pages database to let employers know you are available for work. It's easy to join and won't cost you a penny! Read more

Published: 12th January, 2018

Author: Sylvia Mills

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What being a Personal Assistant involves

What being a Personal Assistant involves

As a Personal Assistant you will work directly for the person needing care and support. The job can be very flexible as well as rewarding. Read more

Published: 1st November, 2017

Updated: 12th January, 2018

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Funding for PA training

Funding for PA training

Your employer can apply for funding from Skills for Care to train Personal Assistants in a range of practical subjects. Independent Lives also regularly run free training for PAs. Read more

Published: 30th October, 2019

Author: Helen Charlton

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Read an interview with a Personal Assistant

Read an interview with a Personal Assistant

Read our interview with Alison who talks about how she became a Personal Assistant and what the job is like. Read more

Published: 12th January, 2018

Author: Sylvia Mills

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    Job Title: Personal Assistant / Emotional Support worker (Until July 2021) Location: Bognor Regis Hourly rate: £10 Reference: NDS7174 Hours/shifts: 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday,

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    Your January 2021 Direct Payments newsletter

    Welcome to the January 2021 edition of the Independent Lives Direct Payments newsletter.

  • Support Worker/ Personal Care Assistant BRR3500

    Job Title: Support Worker/Personal Care Assistant Location: Goring-by-Sea, Worthing

    Hourly rate: £9.00 Reference: BRR3500 Hours/shifts: 3 hours on Wednesday and Friday evenings (6.30pm-9.30pm but this can be flexible). 4/5 hours on Saturdays (12.00pm-4.00/5.00pm but again can be flexible). I am an outgoing, fun and active 26 year old man with Cerebral Palsy living with my family and dog in Goring.

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    Job Title: Personal Assistant Location: Worthing

    Hourly rate: £9.50 per hour Reference: DP904 Hours/shifts: You will be required to work a rota this includes day shifts, evening shifts, and weekend

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