Personal Assistants at Home Network
The Personal Assistants at Home Network is a new accreditation scheme open to everyone who wants to work, or is currently working, as an employed or self-employed Personal Assistant (PA).
By joining the network, you will be accredited on our register and listed on the Notts Help Yourself Personal Assistant Directory, where you can list your availability and look for current PA vacancies. You will not be employed by us, you will be contacted by people looking for PA support and they will become your employer, unless you are registered as self-employed.
Personal Assistants at Home Network aim to be the leading supporter of PAs in home care, setting the standard for excellence in training, support and empowerment. They aspire to create a community where PAs are fully equipped, respected, and valued for their essential role in enhancing the lives of the people they assist.
Their mission is to champion the professional development and wellbeing of PAs, providing the necessary knowledge, training, and support to excel in their role. They are dedicated to enabling PAs to empower the people they support to maintain independence and enhance their wellbeing.
The Personal Assistants at Home Network includes:
- digital ID card for iOS or Google Wallet
- comprehensive background checks including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
- access to 130+ fully accredited continuing personal development (CPD) courses
- access to downloadable policies and forms
- a support line available Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
- lone working support
- thousands of perks estimated to save members £2,260 a year.
Some examples of the free courses available to network members include:
- safeguarding adults and children
- first aid skills
- fluids and nutrition
- dementia awareness
- care planning
- care certificate
- medication administration
- mental health awareness.
Please note there is a cost to join the Personal Assistants at Home Network of £3.50 per week or £15.12 per month.
If you would like to find out more about the Personal Assistants at Home Network or becoming a PA, please email contact@personalassistantsathome.com or nottshelpyourself@nottscc.gov.uk
Notts Help Yourself
We promote Notts Help Yourself as the first place for people who need health and social care support, to look for services.
Once you have successfully completed your application to join the Personal Assistants at Home Network and become accredited, your details will be added to the Notts Help Yourself Personal Assistant Directory. Anyone looking to employ a PA for support will be able to contact you.
Joining the accreditation network may increase your chances of finding work but is not guaranteed.
If you are offered a job, your employer will pay you directly and they will be responsible for your employee contributions and employment rights. If you are self-employed, you will need to pay your own HMRC contributions and provide evidence of self-employment on request.
Find out more
If you have any questions, contact our Notts Help Yourself Team by telephone on 0300 500 80 80 or email nottshelpyourself@nottscc.gov.uk.
