The Embrace PA Register is a resource to be used by both Personal Assistants (PAs) and Individual Employers (IEs – people who employ Personal Assistants). It as a searchable database designed to enable both parties to introduce themselves to one another.
The Embrace PA Register allows PAs in the Wigan and Leigh region to advertise their availability, and it allows employers to advertise their need for a PA.
What Is The PA Register For?
The Embrace PA Register is a resource to be used by both Personal Assistants (PAs) and Individual Employers (IEs – people who employ Personal Assistants). It as a searchable database designed to enable both parties to introduce themselves to one another.
How Does it Work?
The PA Register is a database. It allows PAs (Personal Assistants) to create an advert and these adverts can be searched by employers. If an Individual Employer believes that a PA’s advert matches their own requirements, they are able to contact the PA to discuss employment.
It also allows IEs (Individual Employers) to advertise specific PA roles, which are searchable by PAs. If a PA thinks they might be suitable for one of these advertised jobs, they are able to apply directly to the employer.
How Do I Find A PA?
There are two ways in which the Embrace PA Register can help you find the right PA.
- Search or browse the adverts of registered PAs. If you like the look of a particular member, you can make contact with them to discuss employment
- Create an advert to advertise that you need a PA. You can then make contact with the PAs who have responded to your advert to discuss employment.
What Happens When A PA Applies To My Job Advert?
When a PA uses the Apply Now function on a job advert, they will effectively be contacting you directly. You will receive an email, and you can then choose whether or not to follow up. The applicant will not have your email address nor any other means of contact with you – until you reply. You remain in control throughout the process.
Please bear in mind that whatever happens after an application has been sent is entirely in the hands of you, the employer. From the moment interested parties have been in direct contact.
What Happens To My Job Advert If The Job Is No Longer Available?
If an advertised job is no longer available, you can delete the advert at any time. If you fill an advertised position, you can mark the job as unpublished, and it will be removed from the list. Each advert will have an automatic expiry of 4 weeks from the date of administration approval.
Is There A Charge For Using The PA Register?
The Embrace PA Register is free to use.
How Do I Find A PA?
Firstly, create an advert. Register as an employer, you can then create an advert and post it. The online form is kept as simple as possible and there is a box where you can put a few details about the job description. To ensure your privacy we strongly advise employers to keep this description factual and avoid putting any information about personal circumstances or medical conditions. You can discuss specific issues or needs with potential job applicants at the interview.
Embrace Wigan and Leigh can make no guarantee that PAs will apply for the job you are advertising.
What Information Is Available To Me Regarding Employing A PA?
Our Information page contains useful information about employing someone. This includes information on:
- Interviewing – when, where, how
- Contract of employment – why you should have one
- Formulating a rota for my care – making the best use of your staff resources
- Sign posting to a payroll supplier – paying staff on time is important!
- Do I contribute towards a PA Pension Scheme
- On-going support with any employment issues
- Support on meeting Health & safety regulations within my home for PA
How Is My Privacy Protected?
By becoming a member of the service you will automatically be subscribed to the Embrace Wigan and Leigh newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe from this you can do so at any time – simply click the unsubscribe link in any newsletters you receive.
Can I Use A Fake Name?
We have no policy requiring members to use real names. You can use a fake name on your profile if you wish.
If you do this, please be aware that job applicants will at some point need to know who you are if you wish to pursue employing them.
Can I Delete My Details?
You can delete your account at any time. Simply contact Embrace Wigan and Leigh using the email contact form on our contact page providing the name and email address you use on the site, and a website administrator will wipe your records from the system. We will not be able to recover deleted accounts.