Personnel sheet (checking the right to work in the UK)

Factsheet 1.0

This factsheet introduces what you will be required to do to employ a personal assistant using your Direct Payments.

Factsheet 1.1

This factsheet explains what you need to know about managing your Direct Payment through a bank account as well as the financial record keeping you need to be aware of.

Factsheet 1.2

This factsheet will guide you through the process of drawing up a workable and affordable employer budget to suit your specific circumstance.

Factsheet 1.3

This factsheet will explain everything you need to know about Employers’ Liability Insurance, what it is and when you do and don’t need it.

Factsheet 1.4

This factsheet explain what a payroll is, why it is important and the options you have to manage payroll for your employees.

Factsheet 1.5

This factsheet will help you to put together an effective and workable staff rota, enabling you to organise your personal assistance in a way which best support your lifestyle.

Factsheet 1.6

This factsheet introduces working time regulations which govern the number of hours that your personal assistant can work as well as other employment rights including their right to paid annual leave.

Factsheet 1.7

This factsheet introduces the role of an ‘authorised person’ and how and when they can manage Direct Payments on someone’s behalf.

Factsheet 2.1

This factsheet explains how to write job descriptions and persons specifications which will help you successfully recruit a personal assistant.

Factsheet 2.2

This factsheet provides guidance on how to write an effective advert and the different advertising options that are available to you.