Reasons to consider training your PA(s)

It is important that your Personal Assistant(s) feel confident and knowledgeable about how you would like to be supported.

Reasons to consider training a Personal Assistant, in any subject area, can include:

To support the PA’s induction into the role

Whether someone has worked as a PA before or not, it could be worthwhile spending some time training your PA, so that they are aware of your individual, exact requirements of how you like things to be done.

Job satisfaction

If a PA accesses training that helps them feel more confident in their role, this can lead to increased job satisfaction. Offering training can also demonstrate that you want to invest in them and value their work.

Builds relationships and trust

Particularly if you choose to access training together, it can be a good opportunity to chat about how things are going for your PA and make sure you are both in agreement about how your PA should approach their work.

Ensuring their health, safety, and wellbeing while at work

Training can play a role in making sure your PA is happy and healthy while supporting you, particularly if their role will involve things like cooking, cleaning, or moving and assisting you.

The job role has recently changed (or is about to)

A change in your individual circumstances may change how your PA should approach their work. It may mean that your PA needs to learn skills in a new area. For example, if you are diagnosed with a new health condition, it may be beneficial for the PA to be trained about it.

Next Steps

A local Independent Support Organisation may be able to help you think about and plan an induction process for your PAs. Search for their details using the Find Help search tool below.