Free training

Thanks to the support and funding from Skills for Care, Independent Lives & Disabled People's Voice Hampshire, we offer the below free training for Personal Assistants and people in receipt of Direct Payments. Read further information about free training.

Choose and book your free training session below

Funded Medication 1 & 2 - 5th November 2019 - 9:15am - 1:45pm - Worthing

This training is aimed at Healthcare Assistants, Support Workers and Personal Assistants who need to understand administering and managing medication. Read more

Funded Manual Handling 6th November 2019 - 9:15am - 1:45pm - Worthing

Manual handling training has plenty of practical demonstrations and opportunities to join in. It's suitable for those just starting out in a role where moving people is required, or for those looking for a refresher. Read more

Funded First Aid Training - 7th November 2019 - 1pm - 5:30pm - Worthing

Skills for Care has funded this first aid training for Personal Assistants, so you can attend for no cost to you or your employer. There are also paid-for places for other care and support workers. Read more

Funded Manual Handling 12th November 2019 - 9:30am - 1:30pm - Middleton - on - Sea

Manual handling training has plenty of practical demonstrations and opportunities to join in. It's suitable for those just starting out in a role where moving people is required, or for those looking for a refresher. Read more

Funded First Aid Training - 20th November 2019 - 10:15am - 2:45pm - Andover

Skills for Care has funded this first aid training for Personal Assistants, so you can attend for no cost to you or your employer. There are also paid-for places for other care and support workers. Read more

Funded First Aid Training - 28th November 2019 - 9:30am - 2pm - Horsham

Skills for Care has funded this first aid training for Personal Assistants, so you can attend for no cost to you or your employer. There are also paid-for places for other care and support workers. Read more

Funded Medication 1 & 2 - 3rd December 2019 - 1pm - 5:30pm - Worthing

This training is aimed at Healthcare Assistants, Support Workers and Personal Assistants who need to understand administering and managing medication. Read more

Funded Manual Handling 4th December 2019 - 9:30am - 2pm - Worthing

Manual handling training has plenty of practical demonstrations and opportunities to join in. It's suitable for those just starting out in a role where moving people is required, or for those looking for a refresher. Read more

Funded First Aid Training - 12th December 2019 - 9am - 1:30pm - Worthing

Skills for Care has funded this first aid training for Personal Assistants, so you can attend for no cost to you or your employer. There are also paid-for places for other care and support workers. Read more

Funded Basic First Aid - 7th January 2020 - 10:15am - 2:45pm - Fareham

Skills for Care has funded this first aid training for Personal Assistants, so you can attend for no cost to you or your employer. There are also paid-for places for other care and support workers. Read more

Funded Medication 1 & 2 - 8th January 2020 - 9am - 1:30pm - Worthing

This training is aimed at Healthcare Assistants, Support Workers and Personal Assistants who need to understand administering and managing medication. Read more

Funded First Aid Training - 14th January 2020 - 9:30am - 2pm - Worthing

Skills for Care has funded this first aid training for Personal Assistants, so you can attend for no cost to you or your employer. There are also paid-for places for other care and support workers. Read more

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Your October 2019 Direct Payment e-newsletter

In this issue we let you know all about: - Free Training offered by Independent Lives - Carers Trust Grant Fund - The Ageing Well in West Sussex Consultation and - Information on Disability Related Expenses
Support Assistant DP1414

Job Title: Support Assistant Location: Crawley Hourly rate: £11 Reference: DP1414 Hours/shifts: 5.5 hours Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, totalling 16.5 per week. This will also to be cover for holiday and sickness of our other PA. I am a 52 year old lady living at home with my parents. I need support with accessing the community particular the day center I visit.
Personal Assistant/ Carer DP2143a

Job Title: Personal Assistant/Carer Location: Burgess Hill Hourly rate: £10.50 per hour week days / £14.00 weekends and bank holidays Reference: DP2143a Hours/shifts: Evening shifts 7.30pm – 9.00pm at least one night a week, possibly more. I am looking for a carer for my 25 year old son to undertake shifts at our home in Burgess Hill on occasional evenings
Personal Assistant/ Support Worker LR1326

Job Title: Personal Assistant/Support Worker x2 Location: Horsham Hourly rate: £11.50 weekdays £13.50 weekends Reference: LR1326 Hours/shifts: 12 hours a week must include at least one weekend shift Daily shifts are 3 hours morning 4 hours afternoon 1 hour evening Some flexibility with actual shift times, to be mutually agreed. Some flexibility with actual shift times, to be mutually agreed. Please apply stating the shifts you are available for.

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