How much to pay a live in carer

NYM

HB58 wrote: »

Hitherto I have never, on any forum, felt the need to utilise the 'ignore' function. After reading this thread, I have come to understand its value!

Testing, testing..testing.

margaretclare

RAS wrote: »

Hi

You do understand your legal obligations with respect to the employment of non-UK nationals?

The fine for failing to comply is now about £20K.

To avoid allegations of discrimination, you need to ask both women (and preferably any other person you interview) to provide the required dcoumentation and you have to be able to produce copies of that documentation if you are asked for it.

You also need employer liability insurance, and to arrange for both National Insurance and Tax deductions and payments to the relevant authorities.

Post # 33 said she is a British national.

However, what you say is very true. Much depends on how long she was in SA and not in the UK.

Anyone in contact with a 'vulnerable adult' MUST be CRB-checked.

nannytone_2

margaretclare wrote: »

Post # 33 said she is a British national.

However, what you say is very true. Much depends on how long she was in SA and not in the UK.

Anyone in contact with a 'vulnerable adult' MUST be CRB-checked.

a CRB check isnt always necessary, but in the OP's case it is necessary.
i am classed as vulnerable, and i employ a PA. she hasnt been CRB checked, but i have known her for many years and so, it's not like employing a stranger.

Morglin

Mojisola wrote: »

I'm beginning to think that you're deliberately misunderstanding.

You can claim CA if you look after a partner, relative, friend, neighbour or whoever for over 35 hours a week and the person you're caring for is claiming a relevant benefit.

No-one has said that ONLY partners or friends can claim CA.

I have a feeling he is looking after his wife, makes a moral point of not claiming benefits he doesn't need, has various assorted kids, and recently received a large inheritance, as it's like d!jà vu on this thread..... lol

Lin

Mojisola

Morglin wrote: »

I have a feeling he is looking after his wife, makes a moral point of not claiming benefits he doesn't need,has various assorted kids, and recently received a large inheritance, as it's like d!jà but on this thread..... lol

That possibility had occurred to me.

RAS

margaretclare wrote: »

Post # 33 said she is a British national.

However, what you say is very true. Much depends on how long she was in SA and not in the UK.

Anyone in contact with a 'vulnerable adult' MUST be CRB-checked.

Thanks, missed that in all the other discussion.

However, even if you only intend to employ UK citizens, you still need to be able to provide the evidence that you have checked their eligibility.

SandraScarlett

Yes of course I remember you Rose from the Boots Grabbit thread. That seems like a lifetime away, and London trips are just a memory. I hope you get your Carers sorted out soon.

Morglin wrote: »

I have a feeling he is looking after his wife, makes a moral point of not claiming benefits he doesn't need, has various assorted kids, and recently received a large inheritance, as it's like d!jà vu on this thread..... lol

Lin

Mojisola wrote: »

That possibility had occurred to me.

And me! Andy Pandy's coming to play, tra la, la, la, laaah, laaah!!


xx

cattermole

nannytone wrote: »

a CRB check isnt always necessary, but in the OP's case it is necessary.
i am classed as vulnerable, and i employ a PA. she hasnt been CRB checked, but i have known her for many years and so, it's not like employing a stranger.

Absolutely correct Nanny and Social Services could take action in such circumstances if they were concerned. You can also only request a CRB check for an employee.

rose28454

Mojisola wrote: »

Poor Rose - thread completely derailed.

Yes and to get back to the original post. we have now found a local lady who is an ex nursing assistant who has trained in old people's care and has a current CRB cert. She knows my Mum from when Mum was a nurse which is also good. She is coming on Sat and Sun for a couple of hours to check on Mum and we are then going to call her as and when we need her. Social Services coming on 2.6 to do an assesment of Mum so we can see what they think and to ask a bit more about direct payments.
As to the care argument you get just over £60.00 per week for 35 hours a week. It can be topped up with income support if you need it but you can earn up to £100.00 per week without it affecting the carers allowance. But obviously if you work you cant get the Income support. If you need care and you dont have someone claiming carer's allowance I believe you can get something called carer's premium added to your attentance allowance. The carer's allowance is paid to the carer not the person being cared for. I know as i have claimed it for the last 4 years.

Mojisola

Will you be able to be there when the SW comes?