This is a short introduction to Self Directed Support, including the 4 Options and where to go for further information and support.
A closer look at what costs a budget needs to cover when employing staff, like the basic rate of pay, and how to allow for costs that might or might not happen
Paul has successfully employed PAs to fit his support better into family life
Before you make a change to an employee's conditions or contract, this section tells you what you need to be aware of. Change is best undertaken when all options have been considered with the employee's involvement and agreement.
Find out more about the different options you have for arranging your support. You can choose how much control and responsibility you want to take when it comes to arranging and managing your support.
This includes an example of the information that a PA Employer can include in a contract of employment for a PA.
There are now no official Covid-19 rules or restrictions in Scotland. However, this page includes some things you may wish to consider around Covid-19 as an Employer of Personal Assistants.
This article explains what Employers' Liability Insurance is, why PA Employers need it, and how to get it.
Find out whether you can employ a family member as a Personal Assistant, and what you need to consider.
If a PA Employer decides not to employ someone after their probationary period, there are certain things they need to do. If the PA Employer decides that they would like to bring someone's employment to an end, there are certain things they will need to do to make sure they comply with employment legislation. This covers areas such as giving PAs Notice and Dismissal.
PA Employers need to treat their PAs fairly and not to discriminate against them on the basis of a personal or 'Protected Characteristic', such as their gender, age, sexuality, ethnicity or martial status.
There might be a number of reasons why someone no longer wants to be a PA Employer. This could because the employer's circumstances have changed and they would prefer not to be an employer anymore, or their needs have changed and they require a different type of support. Whatever the reason might be, there are a number of things the PA Employer needs to be aware of and manage when bringing the PAs employment to an end.
Find out what help Personal Assistants and PA Employers can get if they have any problems managing their relationship.
Find out more about the Independent Living Fund (ILF) Scotland, which enables people to purchase social care support to help them meet outcomes that are important to them. Many people receiving ILF Funding also employ their own PAs.
What your new PA needs to know on their first day, and suggestions for things to cover with them so they get off to a good start in their role.
Becoming a PA employer involves considering a significant amount of information. This can feel overwhelming, especially if people have several other commitments. It may not be as onerous a task as first anticipated though.
Find out more about your legal duties as a PA Employer when it comes to health and safety, and how to complete a risk assessment.
Things to consider when deciding whether to employ Personal Assistants.
Information about what jury service involves and how to apply to be excused from jury service if you are a PA or a PA Employer.