Whether working with children, young people or at risk adults, you have a duty of care to safeguard and protect. This course is fully funded for personal assistants who are employed by an individual employer receiving a direct payment funded by West Sussex or Croydon.
When it comes to medication, safety is paramount. Our training focuses on teaching you best practices for safe administration, reducing the risk of errors and ensuring you have the information and expertise required to excel in your PA role. Once completed, this training should be refreshed annually.
This course offers a comprehensive foundation in understanding mental health needs and using this information to deliver effective, person-centred care. Throughout this training, you'll learn about various mental health conditions, tailoring your care approaches, and promoting overall wellbeing for individuals you support, as well as yourself.
This session is will provide an overview of our services and the support we provide to customers, covering the following topics: Who we work with How we can support people, both new to Direct Payments and existing Direct Payment customers When to refer into us An introduction to the different services we offer Q&A This ... Read more
Being a Direct Payment employer comes with unique challenges and opportunities, and you don’t have to face them alone. Our supportive group offers a safe, inclusive space to exchange ideas, ask questions, and gain valuable insights from others who understand your journey. With regular online meetups, we cover a variety of topics in an informal, ... Read more
This online session is designed to provide social workers working in West Sussex with a comprehensive overview of Independent Lives and the range of Direct Payment support services we offer. The session includes detailed information about: Our information and advice (IAA) and recruitment services Payroll and banking services Personal assistant (PA) training Ideal for new ... Read more
Being a Direct Payment employer comes with unique challenges and opportunities, and you don’t have to face them alone. Our supportive group offers a safe, inclusive space to exchange ideas, ask questions, and gain valuable insights from others who understand your journey. With regular online meetups, we cover a variety of topics in an informal, ... Read more
This session is will provide an overview of our services and the support we provide to customers, covering the following topics: Who we work with How we can support people, both new to Direct Payments and existing Direct Payment customers When to refer into us An introduction to the different services we offer Q&A This ... Read more
This online session is designed to equip social workers working in West Sussex with the knowledge they need to confidently support individuals who are receiving, or considering receiving, a Direct Payment. The session will cover: Identifying roles suitable for a self-employed personal assistant (PA); Understanding the documents and checks required to verify self-employment status; Addressing ... Read more
This online session is designed to provide social workers working in West Sussex with an overview of the key responsibilities and tasks involved when a Direct Payment recipient becomes an employer. Topics covered include: Employers’ liability insurance Health and safety requirements Payroll Issuing employment contracts Checking a personal assistant’s right to work in the UK ... Read more
Being a Direct Payment employer comes with unique challenges and opportunities, and you don’t have to face them alone. Our supportive group offers a safe, inclusive space to exchange ideas, ask questions, and gain valuable insights from others who understand your journey. With regular online meetups, we cover a variety of topics in an informal, ... Read more
This session is will provide an overview of our services and the support we provide to customers, covering the following topics: Who we work with How we can support people, both new to Direct Payments and existing Direct Payment customers When to refer into us An introduction to the different services we offer Q&A This ... Read more
