Step 1: Write a Job Description

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Before you recruit a PA, you should write a job description and a person specification. 

• A job description outlines the tasks that you would like your Personal Assistant to do and how you would like them to support you. 
• A person specification lists the experience, skills and personal qualities that you would like your Personal Assistant to have. 

What to consider when writing the job description and person specification: 

• If you have a care plan, are there any specific requirements you should include?
• Are there any skills in particular you want your Personal Assistant to have? For example, do you want a PA who can drive or who has experience with certain medical conditions? 
• What values do you want the PA to have? Do you want them to have a good sense of humour or to be patient? 
• What tasks do you want the PA to do for you? For example, do you require personal care, meal preparation, transport, etc? 
• Do you have any cultural and religious needs and do you want to employ someone who understands them?