Independent Living: Downloads
Equal Opportunities Information Sheet
Equal Opportunities is something employers need to take account of in order to comply with legislation.
Download Equal Opportunities Information Sheet (75kb)
How to Post an Advert on Gumtree
Advertising vacancies on the Gumtree website is now free. This gives you all the information you need to put up your advert for a personal assistant.
Download How to Post an Advert on Gumtree (820kb)
Basic Direct Payment Guidance
Summary of what Direct Payments are, who can access them and how they can be used.
Download Basic Direct Payment Guidance (137kb)
Self Assessment Guidance
Guide to support you through the self assessment process.
Download Self Assessment Guidance (187kb)
Employers Check List
Check list guidance on all tasks and actions to put in place when becoming an employer.
Download Employers Check List (73kb)
Fact Sheet - Advertising for Staff
Guide on advertising for Personal Assistants - Where you can advertise, content and processing applications.
Download Fact Sheet - Advertising for Staff (91kb)
Template - Sample Application Form
Standard sample application form that can be used for Personal Assistant positions.
Download Template - Sample Application Form (91kb)
Template - Sample Job Description
Examples of Job descriptions for PA positions.
Download Template - Sample Job Description (43kb)
Fact Sheet - Interview Process
Guide on the interview process when recruiting Personal Assistants, including example questions for interview.
Download Fact Sheet - Interview Process (91kb)
Template Letter - Inviting Applicants to Interview
Example of a letter to invite applicants to an interview for a PA vacancy.
Download Template Letter - Inviting Applicants to Interview (31kb)
Interview Check List
Check list guidance on all tasks and actions when interviewing potential PA employees.
Download Interview Check List (52kb)
Things to Consider When Short listing
Guide to shortlisting candidates from completed application forms.
Download Things to Consider When Short listing (57kb)
The Job Offer
Guide on what to consider when offering the job to the successful applicant.
Download The Job Offer (53kb)
PA Reference
Guide on how to obtain references for potential PA employees.
Download PA Reference (87kb)
Induction of Your New Employee
Guide to what things to consider when welcoming your new PA employee.
Download Induction of Your New Employee (65kb)
Fact Sheet - European Time Directive
Guidance on legislation for working hours, rest breaks and annual leave entitlements.
Download Fact Sheet - European Time Directive (90kb)
Fact Sheet - Preventing Illegal Migrant Working in the UK
Guidance from the Home Office on how to prevent illegal migrant working in the UK.
Download Fact Sheet - Preventing Illegal Migrant Working in the UK (41kb)
Employers Insurance, Health & Safety and PA Training Guide
Information on Employers Liability Insurance providers, guidance on the Health & Safety and training of your PA employee.
Download Employers Insurance, Health & Safety and PA Training Guide (116kb)
Finding a suitable agency
Guide on what to consider when looking for a care agency
