A personal assistant provides person-centred care and support for individuals, so they can achieve personal well-being outcomes where the individual lives.
Registration is not required
Qualifications gained outside of Wales
Workers moving to Wales who hold a qualification recognised by the Department of Education (England), the Northern Ireland Social Services Council or Scottish Social Service Council should complete aspects of the All Wales Induction Framework for Health and Social Care (AWIF) that are pertinent to their role.
Induction requirements
The All Wales Induction Framework for Health and Social Care (AWIF) is a new induction framework designed for social care workers and healthcare support workers. It covers care and support for adults, and children and young people. It provides a structure for a common induction in health and social care across Wales and outlines the knowledge and skills new workers need to gain in the first six months of employment.
This would be applicable and helpful to personal assistants. Workers may be new to the role or the setting.