Useful Links for Self-directed Support
Where to go for information on Self-directed Support
Darlington Association on Disability 01325 360524
What is self-directed support? In Control
Social Care Institute for Excellence
Using the Care Act Guidance - The Department of Health and Social Care
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
Employing people, A guide to new employers from ACAS
Creating fair workplaces, Equality and Discrimination
Where to go for information about Employers Liability Insurance
FISH Insurance 0800 088 3245
Premier Care 0845 838 4709
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
Where to go for information about inducting and training your employees
Direct Payment Support Service 01642 049920
ACAS Recruitment and Induction - 08457 47 47 47
Or visit online at ACAS 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 - 08457 47 47 47
FISH Insurance (Peninsula Employment Law Advice) 24 hour employment law advice Call our FREE on the employment advice line 24/7 on 0800 028 2420 and press option 1
Gov.uk Employing people and the Law
Where to go for information on Redundancy and holiday entitlement
Making staff redundant GOV.Uk advice
GOV.UK holiday entitlement calculator
Where to go for information on Maternity leave and pay
GOV.UK Maternity, paternity and adoption calculator for employers
Maternity and what someone is entitled to - Citizens Advice
GOV.UK statutory maternity leave and guidance
Maternity Rights ACAS Helpline - 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 Telephone 0870 9090811
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How you can support us
As a local organisation we very much rely on the support of our local community. We support over 2,000 people every year to have greater choice and control and remove the barriers that disabled adults and children experience in their everyday lives. But we need YOUR help.