Pay & rates
Typical hourly rates across the North West, how rates differ for daytime vs sleep-in work, and what to factor in when negotiating.
Coming soon
PA resources
Everything you need to be a confident PA
Guides, pay info, training and templates for Personal Assistants working with disabled people across the North West.
Resource library in developmentRequired documents
DBS checks, references, right-to-work, ID — what to prepare before you apply for roles.
Coming soonTraining
Free and paid courses for new and experienced PAs. Manual handling, first aid, medication, mental health awareness.
Coming soonBoundaries & safety
Setting boundaries with employers, what to do if something goes wrong, and where to get support.
Coming soonTax & self-employment
PA employment status, when you might be self-employed, what to declare. Plain-English guidance.
Coming soonTemplates
Sample CVs, cover messages, and reference request templates you can copy and adapt.
Coming soonIn the meantime
The resource library is being written by our team in partnership with Disability Positive. Until it's live, the best place to get help is through our information line, or by joining the register so we can match you with employers actively looking.