Going Self-employed

To work with AtHome Clients, you will need to be self-employed. Becoming a self-employed carer is straightforward and rewarding. You remain in control of who you work for, when, where and how much you earn. Here is what you need to know:

To register with HMRC, you need:

• To choose a name for your business

• A start date

• An email address

• Your NI number

• Your personal details

  Registering with HMRC it should take under 30 mins. You can click here to start with HMRC or contact an accountant who will do it all for you!

• Keep a record of your incoming and outgoing money. You can use a bookkeeper and give them your receipts and handwritten notes, or software such as QuickBooks to keep a tab on your spending and expenses.

• We can help you get the DBS check (see video below) that you will need for any care position just click HERE

• You will need self-employed carer insurance. This is usually around £8 a month and can be bought through many online / insurance brokers. Here are some options you may like to explore, but there are many others too:

  BLUE BADGE

  FISH

  OCTOPUS

  SURE WISE

DBS application

If you don’t have an up-to-date DBS (within 3 years or as per government guidelines at the time) or your DBS is NOT on the update service, we can help you apply for a new DBS and digital ID. The DBS and digital ID will be yours to provide to any employers or client as you will pay for your own DBS and ID

Here is a short video about what to expect when you apply :