Last updated:

23rd October 2024

Guide to employing a carer or personal assistant

The Skills for Care website has a helpful information and advice on employing a personal assistant (PA) or private carer, it includes:

  • hiring a PA including: developing a job description, writing a job advert, preparing for an interview, offering the job
  • employment checks to make
  • records you need to keep
  • your responsibilities are as an employer
  • templates and resources

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