Personal Assistant (PA) Development

A personal assistant (sometimes called a PA or a support worker) is employed by a person who, due to their age or disability needs additional support to help them live as independently as possible in the way they choose.
Being a PA can be both rewarding and challenging, but can also be a fulfilling career in social care and can lead to a variety of roles and career progression.

The Council have a range of learning and development courses that you can access for FREE which includes some web-based e-learning training. You can also access more generic training like Moving and Handling, First Aid and/or more specific training to your job role like Diabetes, Dementia and Autism.
Please click the link (Learning and Development Guide 2023-24) to see a full breakdown of the courses we have available.

These courses can all be accessed through Developing You. If you need a Developing You account setting up please email awft@doncaster.gov.uk or Telephone 01302 736576

The level 2 and 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (QCF) are nationally recognised and confirms competence in different areas of Health and Social Care. 
If you would like to find out more about this please e-mail: • AWFT@doncaster.gov.uk • Gill Adams - Senior Accredited Learning Officer.

You will also have the opportunity to complete the Care Certificate Core and optional Units, (see information on Learning and Development Guide 2023-24)

about becoming a Personal Assistant and Access job vacancies visit. Purple Match – Purple Match – Purple Direct Payment Support Service

Provide PA Peer Support - Active Independence 

Can provide information about being an employer or PA - Employment for Care and Support 
They can also provide funding to your employer to pay for your training and any associated expenses such as paying for back-fill while you attend training - Skills for Care