3. Making a Job Offer (Employing a Personal Assistant)

The resources are structured so that you can read guidance to explain what you need to know, then apply this by using the templates.

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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.
Support Worker DP1811

Job Title: Support Worker Location: Worthing Hourly rate: £11 Reference: DP1811 Hours/shifts: 5 days a week for 34 weeks of the year. Then on college holidays for 18 weeks you would be working 2 days a week in. Hi, I have a Learning disability and a physical disability. I live at home, with my family in Worthing. I am looking to employ my own P.A., to help me attend Chichester college.
Personal Support Assistant DP2386

Job Title: Personal support assistant Location: Southampton Hourly rate: £9 hour weekdays. £10 at weekends Reference: DP2386 Hours/shifts: 1.5 in morning, 1 hour lunch, 1.5 tea time, 1 hour for bed, 7 days a week. Flexible Summary Great opportunity to work for a young disabled man with cerebral palsy at university. Personal care is part of the role but care experience is not required, as guidance is given.
Personal Assistants LR6443

Job Title: Personal Assistants Location: Crawley Hourly rate: £11.20 Reference: LR6443 Hours/shifts: 3 permanent hours a week, preferably on a Saturday or Sunday with more hours available I am a 14 year old boy with disabilities. I live at home with my mum and dad. We speak Arabic most of the time. I like trips out such as going to the park, supermarket, swimming & playing in the mud. I require PAs who will keep me occupied and supervise me at all times.

PA Recruitment Pack

All of the paperwork you need when recruiting a Personal Assistant in one handy PA Pack.
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Easy read guides to Direct Payments

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Audio Direct Payment resources

Audio versions of guidance, templates and step-by-step guides on managing your own budget and employing support staff.
Large Print Direct Payment resources

Large print versions of guidance, templates and step-by-step guides on managing your own budget and employing support staff.

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