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 and Social Support Assistants DP6058

Job Title: Personal and Social Support Assistant Location: Bognor Regis Hourly rate: £12.00 Reference: DP6058 Hours/shifts: 3 hours on a Monday, Wednesday or Thursday afternoon and 3 hours at the weekend, days can be flexible. I am a 37 year old man with Asperger’s Syndrome living in my own apartment, looking to employ a Personal and Social support Assistant.
Bank Female Support Workers DP6824a

Job Title: Bank Female Support Workers Location: Bognor/Pagham area Hourly rate: Weekend £11 per hour. Weekend Night Shift £96 Weekday £9.50p/h and Weekday Night Shift: £94 Reference: DP6824a Hours/shifts: To cover Early 8am-2pm, late 2pm – 8pm, night 8pm – 8am as needed. Shifts come up regularly so please do apply.
Weekend Female Support Workers DP6824

Job Title: Weekend Female Support Workers Location: Bognor/Pagham area Hourly rate: Weekend £11 per hour. Weekend Night Shift £96 Weekday £9.50p/h and Weekday Night Shift: £94 Reference: DP6824 Hours/shifts: To cover Early 8am-2pm, late 2pm – 8pm, night 8pm – 8am as needed –will be mainly at weekends and potentially to cover holiday and sickness during the week
Female Personal Assistant/Buddy DP5508

Job Title: Female Personal Assistant/Buddy Location: Wisborough Green Hourly rate: £9.80 per hour Reference: DP5508 Hours/shifts: 5 mornings 7-8.10am. Mon, weds, Fri 4-8pm-flexible ad hoc hours by agreement. Job share possible I need a PA/ support worker to help with all aspects of personal care, to help with eating my meals and to support me with social and leisure activities

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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Personal Health Budgets explained
Personal Budgets from a local authority explained
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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