The Great Minds Podcast

S5 Ep 5: Skills for Care Part 1 – Understanding Personal Assistants and How to Support Them


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In this episode, Michelle sits down with Liz Walls to unpack what it really means to be a Personal Assistant (PA), exploring the diverse roles, responsibilities, and lived experiences behind the title.

 

They discuss what makes the PA role so vital, how parents and carers can access funded training through Skills for Care, and why understanding the employer–employee relationship is key when supporting neurodivergent children, young people, and adults.

 

The conversation highlights the importance of user-led training, available funding, and how to navigate the often-confusing world of recruitment, legislation, and support.

 

🎥 Video's Mentioned in this episode:

 

  • Skills for Care’s 3-Year Strategy
  • Abi Bubb on Being an Individual Employer

 

 

🔗 Useful Links:

 

  • Training booking (North West)
  • Skills for Care Website
  • Great Minds Together

 

 

Tune in for practical insights, relatable stories, and guidance to help you make the most of the support available through Skills for Care and GMT.

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