Personal Assistant (PA) Recruitment
Personal Assistants (PAs) in care assist people who require support to lead an independent and fulfilling life the way they chose to live it.
Being a PA is a rewarding career as you will form a close and trusting relationship with the person you work with, helping them to reach their goals and having fun along the way!
You can really make a difference.
We are not a recruitment agency, we are a support service for Personal Health Budget holders who employ their own support staff. We assist employers to recruit and employ their own PAs.
PA Recruitment FAQ
Already working as a PA?
If you are already employed as a PA or are soon to be employed with one of our Personal Health Budget Holders and would like to know more about where to seek advice and support as an employee, you can refer to ACAS or Citizens Advice. These services are free to use and provide information, advice, training, conciliation and other services for employers and employees to help prevent or resolve workplace problems.
Whistleblowing
If you have concerns about the care your employer is receiving but you aren’t sure how to raise them or want advice about good practice, you can call the NHS and Social Care Whistleblowing Helpline on: 08000 724 725.
In the first instance, please refer to your employer's Whistleblowing policy / guidance in the workplace if you can.
PA Safeguarding
Abuse is a violation of a person's human and civil rights by any other person and may be physical, psychological, verbal, sexual, discriminatory, financial or even institutional. It is an act of neglect not to act on this information.
If you have a safeguarding concern, please contact the services listed for your local area.
North Somerset
Care Connect
01275 888 801 - Adults
01275 888 808 - Children and Young People
01275 888 805 - Minicom
E-mail care.connect@n-somerset.gov.uk
Bristol
0117 922 2700 - Adults (Care Direct)
0117 903 6444 - Children (First Response Team)
Report suspected adult abuse online here
South Gloucestershire
01454 868007 - Adults
01454 866000 - Children
How can we help?
Personal Health Budget
The use of personal health budgets is just one way in which the NHS can tailor services and support for people to enable you to have choice, control and flexibility over your care.
PA Recruitment
If you are a Personal Assistant (PA) would like to know more about career opportunities and support groups within the health and social care sector in North Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire, Partner2Care can help.
PA Employer Advice
As a new employer of personal health assistants we are here to help you navigate what you need to do to ensure you meet your statutory requirements as an employer.
Brokerage Services
Our team of Brokerage and Support Officers are here to give you the professional guidance you need whether you are an employer, an Integrated Care Board or would just like some more information.
Healthcare Training
If you require a bespoke package of training for your Personal Assistants or carers, Partner2Care can deliver training to provide them with the knowledge they require to cater for your individual needs.
PHB Referrals
If you are a healthcare professional and would like to refer a patient to us for a Personal Health Budget, please complete our Referral Form and email it to us here at Partner2Care.