A Question of Care: A Career for you?
Do you enjoy seeing people get the most out of each day and achieve what they want in life? This is what a career in care is all about! It might mean working with babies and young children, young people and adults when they need extra help.
Try this interactive video challenge ‘A Question of Care: a Career for YOU’ to see what a career in care is like. At the end you’ll receive a detailed personal profile that tells you if you’ve got what it takes.
What is a Personal Assistant?
A personal assistant is ideal if you have the the ability to work on your own initiative, good listening and communication skills, display flexibility and good time management as well as interpersonal skills.
Personal assistants usually support individuals in their own home or to go out in the community.
Day-to-day activities
You’ll work directly with one or more individuals to help them with various aspects of their daily life, to help them live as independently as possible.
You’ll be employed directly by an individual who’s managing and paying for their own care through a social care direct payment or personal budget.
Your role might include:
- Organising and supporting individuals with their social and physical activities.
- Booking and going with individuals to appointments.
- Helping with personal care such as showering and dressing (although not all PA roles involve personal care).
- Supporting with tasks around the house such as shopping, cleaning and cooking.
- Monitoring their health for example measuring body temperatures or administering medication..
Become a PA
Interested in becoming a PA? Check out what training and support is on offer through North Tyneside Care Academy and how we can help you take the first step to a rewarding career!
I’m an existing PA
Already working as a PA in North Tyneside? Find out what further opportunities there are such as social care qualifications and reward programs!
I’m an Employer of PAs
Are you currently an employer of PAs? Check out our employer support section and the organisations we work with who can make being an employer easier for you, giving you the freedom and choice you need.
Direct Payment Support
Looking to find out more about Direct Payments? We have a range of information, guidance and support on what direct payments are and links on who to contact all in one place.
Contact North Tyneside Care Academy
Are you interested in being a PA? Get in touch using the form below and one of our team will be in touch to help guide you through our endorsement programme, giving you the skills and knowledge you need to start your journey into caring for someone!
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