The PA Network Scotland offers ID badges, approved by the Scottish Government, to all registered PAs, in order to provide them with a recognisable form of ID.
There might be times when you have to consider whether a request from your employer is acceptable or not and whether you should refuse this or not.
The law around social care support in Scotland is underpinned by the idea of Independent Living, and Personal Assistance supports Independent Living. Read more about Independent Living here.
Organisations that PAs can go to for additional information, advice and support on a range of issues
What can be included in an Induction when you start a new job, so you can start to familiarise yourself with the role of a PA and what you employer expects of you.
Hints and Tips on how to prepare for an interview.
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.
Make sure that you know who your employer is, whether this is the person you are supporting or their parent or Guardian.
This outlines what you need to know as an employee if there is a suggestion to make changes to your employment contract
As a Personal Assistant you have a unique relationship with your employer. You’re supporting them to do the things they’re not able to do and although this can feel like a personal relationship, it’s not. Remember you’re the employee and you need to remain independent and professional.
Mediation is a voluntary process led by an impartial third party to help reach an agreement on a dispute in the workplace.
Each year, the Scottish Government sets the minimum hourly rate of pay for Personal Assistants who support adults. This article explains what the current national minimum rate of pay for PAs is.
The National Minimum Wage rates apply to Personal Assistants who support children, or those employed privately by their employer. This article details the rates which apply from April 2024.
When someone becomes a Personal Assistant employer they will also have certain responsibilities, like recruiting people fairly and not putting their employees at risk in the workplace. There are many more responsibilities but also support for meeting them.
An induction is where you learn about your job, like where to find things you will need and what is expected of you. It usually happens when you first start in your new role. See what can be covered in an Induction process and what to expect when starting a new role as a PA.
Employing a PA brings with it certain legal and financial responsibilities. Therefore, PA employers may use a payroll service to help them, for example, calculate how much tax and National Insurance their PAs should pay.
Information about the PA Programme Board, which brings together PAs, Employers, Scottish Government and others to further develop and recognise the role of the PA.
What the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme is and how this relates to the role of a PA
Outlining the rules and expectations on employers when they are considering making an employee redundant and an employees rights in relation to redundancy
Risk Assessments are designed to protect health and safety in the workplace and prevent injury or risk of injury to PAs and the person they provide assistance to.