Training
Whilst working as a personal assistant you can develop your skills by training. You’ll have to do some important standard training. This might include moving and handling, safeguarding, health and safety, food hygiene, fire safety or a condition specific awareness course specific area, such as autism awareness, communication skills or supporting people with dementia.
Your employer can arrange and pay for specific training to help you in your role. They apply for this training via both us and Skills For Care.
Local training options
Joint Training
Shropshire Partners in Care
Skills For Care
You can also look at increasing your knowledge by completing a care certificate award. The certificate is an agreed set of standards that define the knowledge, skills and behaviours expected of specific job roles in the health and social care sectors.
With experience, you can become a lead care worker, taking on more responsibilities such as creating rotas and supporting with interviews. You can also move into more senior jobs, like managing people or services, if you study for further qualifications, such as a level 5 diploma in leadership and management for adult care, or a degree in social work or nursing. Find out more on career development from the Skills For Care website.
Training videos
Health and safety video – working in someone’s home...
Moving and assisting video...