Where to go for information on Self-directed Support
Darlington Association on Disability 01325 360524
What is self-directed support? In Control (opens in a new tab)
Social Care Institute for Excellence (opens in a new tab)
Using the Care Act Guidance - The Department of Health and Social Care (opens in a new tab)
Where to go for information about your Direct Payment
Darlington Association on Disability Direct Payment Support Service 01325 360524
Where to go for information about being an employer
Direct Payment Support Service can help with Advertising, job descriptions, person specification and adverts There are also Options of recruitment support available, e.g. interviewing and use of interview room and handling applications.
Employing staff for the first time - 7 steps. Gov.uk (opens in a new tab)
Employing people, A guide to new employers from ACAS (opens in a new tab)
Creating fair workplaces, Equality and Discrimination (opens in a new tab)
Where to go for information about Employers Liability Insurance
FISH Insurance (opens in a new tab) 0800 088 3245
Premier Care (opens in a new tab) 0845 838 4709
Health and Safety Executive (opens in a new tab)
Direct Payment Support Service 01325 360524
Where to go for information about paying your staff or setting up a payroll
PAYE and payroll for employers (opens in a new tab)
Running Payroll, HMRC (opens in a new tab)
Where to go for information about inducting and training your employees
Direct Payment Support Service 01642 049920
ACAS Recruitment and Induction (opens in a new tab) - 08457 47 47 47
Or visit online at ACAS (opens in a new tab) to look at tips for getting the induction right or use the online helpline
Where to go for information around Employment law, disciplinary issues and what to do if you are unhappy with your personal assistant
Direct Payment Support Service 01325 360524
ACAS Disciplining Staff advice (opens in a new tab) - 08457 47 47 47
FISH Insurance ( Peninsula Employment Law Advice (opens in a new tab)) 24 hour employment law advice Call our FREE on the employment advice line 24/7 on 0800 028 2420 and press option 1
ACAS codes of Practice (opens in a new tab)
Gov.uk Employing people and the Law (opens in a new tab)
Unison Manual handling Law (opens in a new tab)
Where to go for information on Redundancy and holiday entitlement
Making staff redundant GOV.Uk advice (opens in a new tab)
GOV.UK holiday entitlement calculator (opens in a new tab)
Where to go for information on Maternity leave and pay
GOV.UK Maternity, paternity and adoption calculator for employers (opens in a new tab)
Maternity and what someone is entitled to - Citizens Advice (opens in a new tab)
GOV.UK statutory maternity leave and guidance (opens in a new tab)
Maternity Rights ACAS Helpline (opens in a new tab) - 08457 47 47 47
Direct Payment Support Service 01325 360524
Where to go for information on Safeguarding
Direct Payment Support Service 01325 360524
Safeguarding vulnerable groups- Disclosure and Barring Service (opens in a new tab) Telephone 0870 9090811
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