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For our hosts:

• We do not charge management or care agency fees or commission or hidden extras

• We charge just one, one-off set-up fee if you decide to go ahead (£180.00) and then you can choose between a daily administration fee of £23 per day for self-employed carers on 2-3 week rota or a one-off introduction fee for a single employee (4 x weekly salary)

• We make it easy for you. We will provide all the information you should need to get started: terms and conditions, duties, guides etc

• Did you know you may be entitled to £58 per week (approx) back from HMRC? Ask us for more information

• We differ from most other agencies as we do not employ companions directly or take a percentage of their wages. With our help, support and guidance, you hire or employ your companion directly. It’s very easy - and the benefits to you speak for themselves.

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For our companions:

• We do not charge any agency fees or commission

• You can live rent free, with no bills and your meals, days off and holidays paid for (for full-time companions only)

• If you own your own home, you can rent it out and earn money from the rent too

• Part-time companions can have another job and earn more money as well

• Companions on a rota can be self-employed and choose 2 or 3 week rotas

 

Benefits of hiring / employing your companion directly

• It can be much cheaper 

• Gives you more control

• Assurance you have seen all references and background checks that most care agencies do not have 

• You have the same companion / companions consistently who you have chosen yourself

• Improves communication between the family and the companion

• Strengthens the commitment, on both sides, for the relationship to work

• More flexibility on when and how you want your help delivered

• Their loyalty is to you personally, not the agency

• Your accommodation is part of the package so there is often less for you to pay

• You see and interview as many companions as you like, at no extra cost

• We offer free replacements (subject to terms and conditions)

• As there is no agency taking a cut in their pay, your companion will probably receive more pay from you than they would from a care agency. This attracts carers with more experience and qualifications

 

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