Direct payments guidance
Advice and support
Once you have agreed with the social worker that you would like a Direct Payment, you will be contacted by a Direct Payments advisor.
The Direct Payments advisor will give you advice and guidance on setting up and running your Direct Payment, including:
- Choosing a care agency
- Recruitment of personal assistants
- Job descriptions and contracts
- Employer responsibilities
- Tax return advice and responsibilities
- Record keeping
- Payroll Support. This is a free support service provided by the council if you employ a personal assistant
- Workplace pensions