Customised Programmes
Employing a Personal Assistant (PA)
Aims:
To understand and make an informed choice on employing a personal assistant.
Objectives:
- List the legal requirements for an employer
- Describe employment process
- list 3 sources of advice and support for becoming an employer
- Explain how to manage risk and own safety
- describe what’s needed in being the boss
Target Audience:
For anyone who is employing, thinking about employing a personal assistant. Or may be supporting and individual budget holder.
Course Content:
- Understand differing ways of employment – self employed, PAYE, agency
- Increased knowledge on legal requirements of employment as a personal assistant e.g. data protection, right to work in UK, contracts
- How to be a Fair employer
- How to pay for it- accessing personal budgets
- Using agencies- your choices and options
- Opportunity to discuss PA issues with existing PA and PA employer
- Signposting to resources available Explore best practice guides for employment
- Examine how confidentiality affects you
- Being the Boss- support available for employers of personal assistants
- Resolving disputes- best practice guidelines
Commentary:
This course provides an overview of the opportunities and pitfalls of employing a PA, it provides a foundation for which individuals can make an informed choice employing a PA. It also provides the opportunity to look at resources available to support those who wish to employ their own PA, or may be assisting/ supporting individuals who already have PA.
To find out more about these courses please contact our office on 01922 683976 to speak to one of our team or email us on info@apex-ct.co.uk or complete our course interest form by clicking here.
