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A Windmill Torbay project supporting people across Torbay since 2016
What is a Personal Assistant?
A Personal Assistant is someone who provides one-to-one support to help you live as independently as possible.
The role is flexible and built around your needs, no two arrangements are the same.
Support Examples
Personal Care
Help around the home
Getting out and about
Attending appointments
Companionship and social support
How we support you
Finding the right PA can feel like a big step, we're here to make is manageable
We can help you to:
Understand status (employed, casual, self-employed)
Talk through what support you need
Write a clear job advert
Advertise your role
Prepare for interviews
Find someone who feels like the right fit
Advertising your role with UKCIL
We work in partnership with UKCIL, a trusted platform that connects people looking for support with Personal Assistants.
We can:
Help you create your account
Support you to post your advert
Guide you through applications
Be there if you get stuck
You stay in control of your account and who you choose to contact
Different ways to work with a PA
Employed PA
You employ the PA directly and are responsible for contracts, pay, and employment responsibilites
Casual Worker
Flexible arrangements with some employment rights, often used for occasional support
Self-employed PA
The PA works independently and manages their own business, including tax and invoicing
You don't have to do this alone
Recruiting a Personal Assistant might feel daunting, especially if you've never done it before.
That's exactly why we're here.
We'll guide you through each step so you feel confident, informed, and supported.
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