Just wanted to say.....I only joined gransnet recently but presently have a few clients who need care .( I am a qualified live in carer) Two are from an agency ( Consultus) and two others are private that I was recommended to go to. Private carers like myself organise their own insurance, and tax by being self employed and work independently. My training was mostly hands on when I first worked with the agency , 3 years ago. I usually organise my live in stays with the family to see where each one fits in my schedule. Mostly for the agency my stays are a 2 week period and my other clients I usually work with any other carers they have or give them dates they need but generally only a week at a time. This allows me to take on other work or gran duties etc. I have a CRB check also which all carers should have.
Financially check with local councils and social services to see what you can access to 'top up'.
It's probably a bit late for this info now but hope it will be useful.
