During 24 / 25 individual employers could apply for the individual employer funding to train yourself and your personal assistants (PAs).
The fund for 24 / 25 has now closed.
We are expecting that we may soon have funding available for 25 / 26 and this will be for:
"Contract" refers to PAs with true self-employed status.
More information about eligibility and how to apply will be posted here soon. You can email funding@skillsforcare.org.uk to register your interest, and we will contact you when the funding is open again.
Find out about funded training available through User Led Organisations (ULOs).
This funding can be used to cover training costs to develop the individual employer, and the PA’s skills and knowledge. It can cover the direct costs of completing training/qualifications, travel costs and for those who are employed the costs of replacement support whilst your usual PA is attending training courses.
My son Tom applied for Individual Employer Training so he could receive additional hand and foot massages. Tom experiences significant discomfort in his hands and feet due to his health condition, and massage provides immense relief. Thanks to Skills for Care, Tom’s PAs have now received the necessary training to administer these massages, which will make a real difference to his well-being.
Ross feels comfortable and safe with all his Personal Assistants. It's given him the freedom and choice to stay in his own home. The training increased the confidence of our staff and has given me peace of mind.
Jayne Cartlidge on behalf of Ross Clarke, Individual Employer
How to apply
More information about eligibility and how to apply will be posted here soon. You can email funding@skillsforcare.org.uk to register your interest, and we will contact you when the funding is open again.
Find out about funded training available through User Led Organisations (ULOs).
Approved funding
Already applied for funding? You will be contacted within four weeks if your application is successful, payment will be arranged directly into your bank account.
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Contact us
If you have a question about the funding or need support completing the application process please contact funding@skillsforcare.org.uk or call 0113 241 1275.
Case studies
Learn how have others used the funding to make improvements in their care.
Perveen Ahmad applied for funding to pay for a tailored package of training for her PAs, including nutrition and hydration, moving and handling and mental health awareness. She said: "None of this would have been achievable without Skills for Care funding."
Ella McCance applied for funding to pay for her team of PAs to do the Care Certificate and other training including equality and diversity, Mental Capacity Act and person centred care planning. She told us: "The training has helped my PAs to be more confident and knowledgeable about my specific care needs."
Pauline Drury applied for funding on behalf of her daughter Natalie, to train her PAs to deliver rebound therapy sessions. Natalie and her PAs have benefit from the training. Her Mum, Pauline says: "It allows us to feel that Natalie is in safe and knowledgable hands when we're not with her."
Sharon Taylor-Brown applied for funding to pay for her PAs to attend training as part of the Care Certificate. She told us: "The funding enabled to training to be delivered in my own home so it was personalised to my needs."
User led organisation funded training
Find out about funded training available through User Led Organisations (ULOs).
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