Be the difference and become a Personal Assistant

People in Tameside are invited to information stalls by Tameside Council’s Direct Payment Team to find out more about becoming a self-employed Personal Assistant (PA).

Personal Assistants support people who have social care needs to live a good life in the place they call home. Through one-to-one support, they work with people to help them live the life they want by promoting independence, choice and control.

Support can include helping people to get out into their community, with any activities they like to do, empowering them to develop skills and/or encouragement and support with meals.  Some people may need support with washing, getting dressed and whatever else makes them feel good and ready for the day.

Tameside Council have developed a Pool of Personal Assistants that can be recommended to those looking to employ someone for support. PA’s that are part of this Pool are matched with the right person who receives a direct payment as part of their support plan. They will also earn the real living wage, be able to work flexibly, have access to a wide range of training and a free DBS check.

For those who are interested in becoming a PA, Tameside Council’s Direct Payment Team are holding information drop-in stalls from 9am until 12:30noon on the:

• 8th of April 2025 at Ashton Market, Bow Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne OL6 6AL
• 16th of April 2025 at Tameside Jobs Fair, Dukinfield Town Hall, SK16 4LA.
• 28th of April 2025 at Morrisons in Dukinfield 94 Foundry Street, Dukinfield, SK16 4DL.
• 18th of July 2025 at Morrisons in Denton, Saxon Street, Denton, Manchester M34 3DS.

Tameside Council Executive Member for Adult Social Care Cllr John Taylor said: ‘’You can make a real difference to people’s lives by being a Personal Assistant. It’s an extremely rewarding and fulfilling role, where you can support someone to live a good life in the place they call home.

‘’Come along to one of our drop-in stalls and speak to our friendly Direct Payment team to find out more.’’

All dates for upcoming stalls, information on becoming a personal assistant and what direct payments are can be found at www.tameside.gov.uk/directpayments