What to do if you are sick and cannot work, and what entitlements you may have to sick pay.
Advise for PA Employers and PAs about how to handle the issue of smoking in an employer's home
A list of organisations and links where you can get further information on being a self-employed PA.
You may be working as a Personal Assistant and also support someone else in your life, unpaid - like a family member or friend. This article explains what support is available to you if you are an unpaid carer.
Find out more about the Blue Light Card. PAs are currently not eligible for the card, but you may be eligible if you work in another social care role.
Open Badges are free digital certificates that support ongoing learning and evidence of professional development in your role as a PA. PAs can earn Open Badges from the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and many other social service organisations when they complete a course and pass the assessment.
There are many potential responsibilities for a PA which must be specified prior to starting a new job. Find out more here about what to expect and about the rights you will have as an employee.
Find out more about the role that Local Authorities (councils) play in Self Directed Support, about the Independent Living Fund (ILF) Scotland, and about people who fund their own care and support.
This article explains the Social Model of Disability, and how disability is defined by the barriers created in society that exclude and discriminate against people, thus 'disabling' them.
Anyone who is a PA, or thinking about becoming one, can access free help, guidance or support. Find out more about what's available.
Being a PA can be rewarding and varied, although each opportunity will be as unique as your employer. If you are the kind of person who gets on with people, you may like to consider a role as a PA. Find out more here.
Trade unions are groups of employees who join together to protect and improve their working conditions. A membership subscription will be payable to join.
Some PA roles require training but every role is different. Sometimes that training must be done, for example to prevent injury if your employer needs help with moving, and in these cases your employer is responsible for ensuring you do it.
How the PA role differs from other social care workers, with it's focus on 1-1 working and delivering personalised support as directed by their employer
What you need to consider if you are looking to use your own vehicle for work purposes
A PA must balance the approaches they have to ensure they both respect the disabled person as their employer whilst offering a high standard of support. Find out more about the values and skills required to become a PA here.
How a change in your employers circumstances might affect your employment as a PA.
Casual workers are normally required to be flexible and will not usually have regular hours offered to them each week. See what this means for your employment rights.
Detailing what an employer needs to provide in a contract of employment.
Outling key criteria that define whether a worker is employed or self-employed