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 Get A Job?
There are two ways in which PA Register can help you find the right job.
Firstly, there is the passive approach. By simply filling out an advert and making it publicly searchable, you will become visible to any employer browsing or searching for PA profiles. If an employer likes the look of your profile and wishes to get in touch with you, they can register with the PA Register in order to access your contact details.
Secondly, there is the active approach. You can browse or search for vacancies at any time. If you wish to apply for a job, you can do so within each individual advert (Apply Now tab), using the Apply Now link. This allows you to send a short application email to the employer. It also allows you to upload a CV or any other information you would like them to see.
How Do I Keep My Details Up To Date?
You can update your profile at any time. We advise you to update it whenever your situation changes.
Who Will Employ Me?
Embrace Wigan and Leigh are not the employer. By uploading your details you are advertising yourself to disabled people in the region who have a budget available to employ one or more personal assistants. If you accept a job offer from one of these employers, your contract of employment will be with them.
What Hours Are Available? What Will I Be Paid?
Hours and pay are at the discretion of the employer. These details can be found on the advert for a specific job. No two PA jobs are exactly alike, so it’s hard to give any general overview here. If you will only want to work certain hours or for a specific amount of money, we suggest you include this information in your advert.
What Happens To My Application?
When you use the Apply Now function on a job advert, you will effectively be contacting the employer directly. They will be able to see whatever details you provide, and can then chose whether or not to follow up.
How Will I Know If My Application Has Been Successful?
You will not be offered a job based simply on the information you make available here. If you apply for a job, it will be at the discretion of the employer as to how to proceed. Normally, a follow up email or phone call will take place, and arrangements can then be made for an interview or further meetings.
Please bear in mind that whatever happens after an application has been sent is entirely in the hands of the employer. From the moment a PA and an IE have been in direct contact, Embrace Wigan and Leigh are no longer involved.
Is There A Charge For Using The Database?
The Embrace PA Register is free to use.
How Do Employers Contact Me?
By default, all personal contact details are kept private. Nobody can see them. However, when you apply for a job your contact details will become visible to the Individual Employer and they will be able to contact you. Please be aware that we do not carry out checks on potential employers and cannot verify who they are. Therefore you will need to carry out your own checks if and when you are in contact with an employer.
How Is My Privacy Protected?
Though your name and profile details will be visible to the public, your contact details are never made publicly available.
You can chose to unpublish your profile from the PA list, but if you do this please be aware that potential employers will be unable to see your profile. If you are hidden, the only people able to access your details will be Embrace Wigan and Leigh. You will still be able to apply for advertised jobs when your profile is hidden from the PA list.
The PA Register will provide your details on your behalf when you submit an application to approved employers.
We will not share your details with anyone else, ever.
How Else Will My Details Be Used?
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 are worried about being found online but still want your profile to be publicly searchable.
If you do this, please be aware that potential employers will at some point need to know who you are if you wish to pursue a particular job.
Do I Need A DBS Certificate Or Employer References?
It depends on the employer. It is good practice that they ask you for these as evidence of your suitability for the job, but it is not a legal requirement.
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.