Should you have any concerns with your employment, you can receive free advice from the following services:
ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service)
Telephone: 0300 123 1100
Website: ACAS (external link)
Citizens Advice
Telephone: 0808 2231133
Website: Citizens Advice (external link)
Employee Assistance Programme
Your employer may opt to fund additional support via the ‘Employee Assistance Programme’ through Independent Living Group (ILG). Further information can be found on the ILG website (external link).
Be Well discounted gym membership
If you are a Personal Assistant providing support to an individual residing in the Wigan Borough, you are entitled to a discounted gym membership at Wigan Council Be Well gyms. You can access any of our Be Well gyms for just £18 a month.
To be eligible for this discounted rate, the employer of a Personal Assistant can request a verification letter by emailing [email protected] or call 01942 23332. The letter can then be taken to any Be Well gym to receive the offer.
Personal Assistant vacancies
For all current Personal Assistant vacancies, please visit Wigan and Leigh Embrace website (external link).