Personal Assistants at Home Network
The Personal Assistants at Home Network is an accreditation scheme open to everyone who wants to work, or is currently working, as an employed or self-employed Personal Assistant (PA).
About Personal Assistants at Home
Personal Assistants at Home aim to be the leading supporter of PAs in home care, setting the standard for excellence in training, support and empowerment. Their mission is to champion the professional development and wellbeing of PAs, providing the necessary knowledge, training, and support to excel in the role.
Benefits of membership
There are many benefits available to network members including:
- a 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 including first aid skills, medication administration, safeguarding and care planning
- 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.
Membership fees
The Personal Assistants at Home Network membership fee is £3.50 per week or £15.12 per month.
Notts Help Yourself PA directory
Personal Assistants at Home Network member details are added to the Notts Help Yourself Personal Assistant Directory, where you can list your availability and look for current PA vacancies. Only Personal Assistants at Home Network members can advertise their availability for work on Notts Help Yourself and people asking for help to find a PA are signposted to this directory.
People looking for PA support can contact you and employ you directly. They will be responsible for your pay, HMRC contributions and employment rights. If you are self-employed, you must pay your HMRC contributions and provide evidence of self-employment on request.
If you have any questions, contact our Notts Help Yourself team by telephone on 0300 500 80 80 or email nottshelpyourself@nottscc.gov.uk
To find out more about the accreditation scheme, visit the Personal Assistants at Home website
