Sheffield Council is committed to Personalisation and the use of Direct Payments. Their strategy document states:

“The Personalisation and Direct Payments Strategy ensures that we put people first so that the citizens of Sheffield are empowered to take control and self-direct their own care and support; as a result, citizens will achieve the outcomes that they choose and live the life they want to live.”

To achieve these strategic aims, Sheffield Council has commissioned The PA Champion project. This project is designed to raise awareness of direct payments within the city, with a particular focus on Personal Assistants. Over 12 months, the PA Champions will increase the number of people aware of this unique role, thereby increasing the choice and quality of candidates available to Sheffield Citizens.

The project is hosted by Embrace, an organisation with significant experience and knowledge in this area. Embrace and Sheffield Council are committed to services being designed, led, and delivered by people with lived experience. Therefore, we are searching for Sheffield Citizens who share our belief that directing your own care and support helps people to live the life they want to live, to help us deliver this project.

Opportunities to be involved are detailed below.