Become A Self Employed Carer Today!
We help you turn your caring nature into a very rewarding business!
Discover the joys of a better way to care for all!
Here's what we offer..
Looking to become a self employed carer?
1. Carepreneur Academy
If you want to become a self employed carer but don't know where to start, watch this
Already a self employed carer?
2. Professional Carers Network Membership
If you are already an established self employed carer and would like the support of a community and lots of member benefits (and this is a tax deductible expense any how!) watch this
Some Common Misconceptions About Self Employed Care
01
You have to be registered with CQC to provide care
You cannot register with CQC if you are self employed, only care companies who employ staff can register with regulatory bodies. As a self employed carer it is deemed as a 'private agreement' between you and the person needing care, therefore is not regulated.
As a self employed carer you are able to administer medication, provide personal care and deliver any other support or care required. In fact, one of the big joys of being self employed is that you can deliver care and support that is wanted and wished, not just needed, so you can take people out for days out, walk their dog, go to the shops and even change light bulbs!
03
It's hard to find work as a self employed carer
This is one of the biggest issues people worry about when first going self employed! But it truly is a non issue! The demand for personalised high quality care is MASSIVE and growing each and every day. We show you how to position yourself in the market so that work will flow your way. You just need to make the leap and decide that you want to be your own boss and take control of your career!
02
You can't work for yourself as a carer, you must work for a company.
You can be SELF EMPLOYED as a carer! Or a support worker or a PA, or whatever term you wish to use!
So just like a plumber or an electrician can offer their services as a self employed business, so can you as a carer. The only difference being is that care is the service you provide!
Let's bust the myth that you MUST work for a company if you are a carer! That is not true! You CAN be your own boss! You can be a Self Employed Carer!
And because you cut out the middleman of a care company, you get much better pay (employed carer gets around £9-£13 per hour, a self employed carer gets £20-£25 per hour), as well as the ability to chose your own work schedule, choose who you work with and choose what services you deliver.
04
You can only work on your own if you are self employed
You are able to work alongside a buddy or two and 'co-ordinate' care between you. As long as the person receiving the care remains in control and is able to have a say as to who helps them, you can totally work with a work buddy. In fact we recommend that you do find a buddy to work with if you can, so that you can provide a more reliable and flexible service as you are able to share the work load between you and your work buddy.
Wendy, Edmonton
"I was struggling on my own not sure where to start, then I found the Professional Carers Network. All documents was easy to follow, step by step instructions. And now I can say it was worth every effort!"
Tina, Lancashire
"The Professional Carers Network support has given me the confidence to become self employed. My work - homelife balance has improved since becoming self employed thus I am able to convey my feelings of well being into my work."
Stacey, Cornwall
"I feel more supported by the Professional Carers Network than any employer I have ever encountered in care! I'm forever telling people about this wonderful group and how nice it is to have a great network of support."
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Really really keen but you can't just make that leap...
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Kelly, Fleetwood
"Most of all I take away the confidence to KNOW I can do it and the REASSURANCE that if I need help I've got the support of the Professional Carers Network. Thank you so much"
Katrina, Northampton
"I have gained my first 2 clients and will be starting my self-employed journey earlier than planned so thank you so much"
Joanne, Lancashire
"You go above and beyond for all of us, thank you!"