PA support and info

PA Essentials Course

We run a FREE PA essentials course which is available for anyone to access. Whether you have been a PA for years or you have only just found out about the role, this course gives you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain an understanding of what is expected from PA’s. If you are interested in the role you can book your place through our Eventbrite page.

Free training?

If you are currently employed as a Personal Assistant you may be able to request training through your employer. You can check the PA training page for more information or ask your employer to contact Leeds CIL on 0113 231 1125.

PA Hub – Facebook

If you are currently working as a PA and would like to contact your peers who are working in a similar situation. You can request to join the PA Hub facebook group to discuss problems or just meet new people!

Unison

If you are interested in joining a union as a PA you can check out Unison who cover all sectors of public service workers.

Skills for Care

Skills for Care is an organisation who is committed to improving the PA role. They provide a lot of support to employers so they can provide training. If you are interested in receiving additional training in your PA role and it isn’t available through the Leeds CIL training and development services, it may be worthwhile looking at Skills for Care.

ACAS

If you are looking for any legal advice during your employment as a PA you can access ACAS’s free helpline on 0300 123 1100 or visit the ACAS website.

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Moving & Handling (with hoist) - 11/03/19

Note: This course DOES include hoist training. This interactive workshop aims to give PA's an overview of the frequently encountered issues of manual handling and some possible solutions. It will be tailored to meet the training needs of the group on the day.
Getting the Best From Your PA - 14/03/19

Come along to our coffee morning and meet Laura from Shulmans Solicitors for expert help and practical information on employing a PA, to help you get the most out of your support. Topics include: • Advice on management- including holding supervision meetings and annual appraisals. • Dealing with disciplinary issues and grievances. • Dealing with issues of absence/underperformance. • Time for questions
Getting the Best From Your PA - 17/01/19

Come along to our coffee morning and meet Laura from Shulmans Solicitors for expert help and practical information on employing a PA, to help you get the most out of your support. Topics include: • Advice on management- including holding supervision meetings and annual appraisals. • Dealing with disciplinary issues and grievances. • Dealing with issues of absence/underperformance. • Time for questions
PA's Get Cooking! - 04/02/19

Pick up lots of useful tips about preparing ingredients and create good food that costs little to make. Brush up on food safety with facts about: hygiene; storing; freezing; how to identify some high risk foods. (This course won't be held at Leeds CIL)