Resources & Training
Whether you’re considering becoming a PA, have years of experience, or fall somewhere in between, we have an abundance of resources and training opportunities to help you.
From induction planning, health & safety training, recruitment or employment guidance, to, your PA health & wellbeing, mindfulness and more.
Find what you need, to gain confidence in yourself and your PA role.
Scroll down to the bottom for useful links for your career and training.
Just for PAS - Tips and Info
Information for PAs old and new, including Induction resources, Employment info. How to Get Started as a PA and more useful Tips.
Learn morePA Handbook
Developed by a collaboration of SDS organisations, including PANS. Our PANS resources cover many topics in greater PA specific,depth. The handbook is regularly checked to ensure all the information is up-to-date and relevant.
Visit the PA HandbookTraining Courses
Make sure your skills are up to date with online and regional training courses for PAs.
Learn morePA Health & Wellbeing
Tips to help manage Health & Welfare with useful, practical suggestions to help you thrive.
Health & WellbeingTraining and career information
- Free Online Social Care Courses (alison.com)
- Introduction to Social Care – Online Course – FutureLearn
- The Care Certificate Self Assessment Tool (skillsforcare.org.uk)
- SSSC Open Badges | Discover digital – SSSC Open Badges
- Community Brokerage FAQs
- GrowBiz | Home
- NHSS Turas Training Account
- Examples of Turas Training Modules
- SSSC Codes of Practice for Social Service Workers and Employers.pdf
- UK training and development | Ayrshire Independent Living Network (theskillsnetwork.com)
- Accredited Training Courses | enable Pathway (enable-pathway.com)
- Disclosure Scotland Links and Info
FAQs
Answers to our most frequently asked questions
If you’re self-employed, you’ll need to register with HMRC for self-assessment. If you have a contract, you’re more than likely employed, if not, you may be classed as a casual worker. Ask your employer before starting any work for them.
There are no formal qualifications to become a PA. Some roles require specific qualifications, such as dementia care. First aid training is also highly recommended if you’re administering medication, for example.
In a more general sense, all PAs need to be flexible, caring, and good at communication. If you have a good sense of humour, that will definitely help, too!