PA and Buddy Register Expectations & Terms and Conditions
Expectations of PAs
- To keep your profile information up-to-date, particularly relating to availability
- To be conscientious; responding to potential employers promptly
- To prepare for and attend interviews in a professional manner
- To be sensitive to employers wants and needs
- To be reliable, carrying out the agreed role, attending on time and to give proper notice of change of circumstances
- To treat information whilst working as a PA in a respectful and confidential manner
- To attend training as directed by your employer
- To raise any safeguarding issues with the LinkMeUp team and/or the Local Authority
- To share experiences in order to support other PAs
- To be enthusiastic, positive and committed
Expectations of Employers
- To take a fair approach to the recruitment of employees, taking into consideration the Equalities Act 2010*
- To ensure that a job description and signed contract of employment* are in place, so that PAs have a clear understanding of their responsibilities, term and conditions
- To have appropriate level of Employers Liability Insurance*
- To arrange payment, either personally or through third party payroll and/or fund holding organisation
- To identify employee training and development needs
- To hold regular supervisions, ensuring that any issues are addressed in a timely manner
- To keep up to date with relevant employment legislation*
Expectations of LinkMeUp/Vibrance
- To treat information related to both employers and PAs in a respectful and confidential manner
- To ensure that individuals on the PA and Buddy register have up to date DBS (formerly CRB) and Right to Work checks
- To support employers to recruit in a fair and equal manner
- To make individuals aware of their responsibilities as an employer
- To raise any safeguarding issues with the Local Authority
- To source and promote training opportunities
* Look at our resources section or contact the LinkMeUp team for more information on these topics
