Can anyone clarify who I can pay to give care?
At present, I use two agencies and pay cash in hand. One of my cash in hand could now do some more hours (12) for me and I would like this as my dad gets on really well with her. If I employ her through the DP system will I have to pay her as a personal assistant or carer (pay rate changes)?
As a personal assistant, I understand that I would have to sort the tax, national insurance, holidays, sickness etc. For obvious reasons I don't really want to do this. Also at 12 hours a week, it seems a little bit labour intensive on my part.
As a carer, in the way that I pay the agency from the DP account, would this be possible? And she would sort her tax etc.
I would love to reduce the agency hours and this lady is great but I am also aware that there are so many twists and turns and want to do right by my dad and her.
At present, I use two agencies and pay cash in hand. One of my cash in hand could now do some more hours (12) for me and I would like this as my dad gets on really well with her. If I employ her through the DP system will I have to pay her as a personal assistant or carer (pay rate changes)?
As a personal assistant, I understand that I would have to sort the tax, national insurance, holidays, sickness etc. For obvious reasons I don't really want to do this. Also at 12 hours a week, it seems a little bit labour intensive on my part.
As a carer, in the way that I pay the agency from the DP account, would this be possible? And she would sort her tax etc.
I would love to reduce the agency hours and this lady is great but I am also aware that there are so many twists and turns and want to do right by my dad and her.