We need great carers, companions and personal assistants (PA’s)
Advertise your profile FREE with us + keep more pay!
We want carers to keep more pay!
We mean it - we DO NOT CHARGE OUR CARERS ANY FEES to find or secure their care work roles - register for free with us - it only takes a few mins!
From September 2024 AtHome will offer cover all carers providing care to AtHome Clients through AtHome by our insurance policy with trusted care insurance specialists MARK BATES if they would like to use it - this is not mandatory and simply an extra benefit of finding your role though AtHome.
From September 2024 AtHome will offer access to FREE accredited Mark Bates training so carers can keep up to date with the latest carer certifications if they would like to do so. As all of our carers are Self-Employed carers, training is of course not mandatory and is offered as an optional opt in if a self employed carer would like to take advantage of the offer.
In addition, and (subject to status) we will also we working hard to offer our working carers a private GP service to ensure their well-being. We want to ensure our carers are ready to provide great carer and if they wish they can take advantage of these free services.
Whether you have years of experience in a regulated setting or are brand new to caring and want to help your local community as a companion; more than ever, there are people waiting for your help.
Thank you for taking the first step with us and reading this information.
By registering with us, you are under no obligation to accept any roles, we work differently - we don’t hassle you to take positions you don’t want to, it’s your call who you work with and when, so don’t worry!
Main career or second job?
AtHome can offer you positions where clients offer highly competitive rates of pay directly to the carer. Higher pay, coupled with the freedom of allowing you to choose where, how, and when you work means we are confident our self-employed opportunities will offer you the ultimate in flexible working.
Flexible caring is fulfilling as a primary career, or as a part-time flexible second job to fit in with children and other commitments. You can decide how much work you want to take on and when. As a Self-employed carer, you are in charge.
How does AtHome work to help carers get more pay, but clients still pay the market rate or below?
We know carers know their job better than anyone and clients know their needs, so we think it’s far better for carers and clients to agree on care provision directly - which means more transparency and less cost to both parties.
We DO NOT CHARGE OUR CARERS ANY FEES for introductions to clients.
Many introduction agency charges fees to the carer and the client between 15% - 25% + vat on a carer’s wage.
Our business ethos is to reduce these costs to pass the savings on to both clients and carers. We invest in our online systems, which lower overheads and allow us to charge an ultra-low fee to the client - the huge difference is passed onto the self employed carer in a higher basic level rate of pay and the rest is passed to the client.
We want carers, companions and PA’s to be motivated to work, rewarded for the great job they do, and in turn, provide great value care and support.
How does it work?
AtHome does not play an active role in care management. We provide the information, tools, and contracts for clients and carers to manage their care relationships successfully and transparently directly with each other on the portal.
AtHome introduces self-employed carers/companions/PA’s/Micro Providers to clients directly - so it matches carers and clients on a number of factors including job types, interests, reliability, and more saving time and money which we pass on.
Clients post a job and onboarded carers will be matched with the client’s needs and offered the opportunity.
The client then chooses, vets and engages the workers they choose on the platform allowing the client to easily manage the rota and contact all in one place.
Carers can manage their rotas and invoice quickly and easily all within the AtHome portal software or invoice directly and be paid DIRECTLY from the client by bank transfer or by Credit Card on the portal.
This helps you as the carer, companion, or PA to manage and promote the outstanding service you provide whilst receiving some of the best pay rates in the sector.
I’m not self-employed, can I register?
Don’t be put off by the words self-employed. It’s simple to get started - click here for some simple steps and links
You can still register if you are in the process of registering as self-employed but will need to be self-employed and registered with HMRC to be active on the portal.
Being self-employed is simple to set up and you can be up and running within just a few hours. Here is a basic overview by Simply Business.
We work with some great accountants that can help you manage your self-employed status if you would prefer.
When you find jobs through AtHome you can expect to:
Choose your assignments, location, and clients - your job, your terms.
Access/amend your schedule your rota 24/7 on your personal portal
Look for new jobs near and far 24/7
Receive notifications from AtHome when a job is posted with specific requirements that may be suitable for you.
Keep up to 15% more of your pay.
Do I need a DBS?
You can still register but before you go ‘‘live’’ to accept jobs you need a DBS.
Don’t worry, if you don’t have one, it’s quick and simple and we can help you apply in minutes - just ask us how. Obtaining a DBS is a charge that is covered by you, the carer, as it is your own personal DBS record that you can transfer to any employer or agency you use. Find out more about DBS and what it means here.
AtHome requires a basic DBS check or above for COMPANIONS - you can apply for a BASIC DBS CHECK HERE
If you are offering any other service other than just companionship you will need a clean ENHANCED DBS check CLICK HERE to apply for an ENHANCED DBS check if you do not already have one. This is a government requirement.
Interested? Take a look at our tips for a great profile HERE and then register HERE
Additional BONUSES and BENEFITS for our CARER GIVERS
We are working on offering a BONUS and REFERRAL scheme where you can refer like-minded self-employed carer givers, promote jobs within your network, and earn real money when they take a job with us.
We will send you a link to join the scheme once it is finalised and you are onboard.
Clients want to see your smiling face and hear your voice
Our portal gives you the opportunity to shine with your personal portal selling your services 24hrs a day on your behalf. One of your secret tools is the VIDEO - upload a short video selling yourself - clients want to hear and see you and will be more likely to choose you!
Here is the basic registration process:
Upload a CV - our software automatically pulls your experience off your CV - less work for you, but you can type it manually if you wish.
Upload documents securely to portal storage such as qualifications, self employed carer insurance documents, DBS documents, licences etc
Answer questions about your work patterns, hobbies, locations,jobs etc
Give a short bio text-typed about yourself
Upload a smiling photo
Upload a short video - brilliant for promoting yourself 24 hrs a day.
What is the requirement to register?
When you register your COMPANION profile on our portal, you will require the following :
You should have a fantastic personality; be happy, chatty, proactive, and willing to help.
Live in the UK with the evidence you have the right to work in the UK. (Find out more info here, understand which documents are acceptable HERE). If you are unsure if you are a British Citizen you can check here.
Converse confidently in both written and spoken English.
Be flexible and reliable.
Be in good physical health.
Provide a DBS (If you don’t have a DBS we can help you apply here ).
Complete our online ID checks (free)
Be happy to upload a photo of yourself and a short video about yourself and your experience.
Be happy to be self-employed
Confirm you have self-employed carer insurance.
In order to register a CARER or PA or Micro Provider profile on our portal, you will be required to meet the following criteria:
You should have a fantastic personality; be happy, chatty, proactive and willing to help.
Live in the UK with the evidence you have the right to work in the UK. (Find out more info HERE. And find out which documents are acceptable HERE. If you are unsure if you are a British Citizen you can check here.)
For a Carer, have 6 months of care experience (preferably in a regulated care setting).
Evidence of any relevant training with certificates.
Converse confidently in both written and spoken English.
Be flexible and willing to work up to 2- 6 weeks at a time or as little as a few hours or days at a time.
Have experience in supporting clients with specific needs such as Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s. (For enhanced care)
Happy to work in isolation for long periods with one client and be self-motivated.
Be in good physical health and able to cope with different daily routines and multiple household tasks.
Have cooking skills with previous experience in running or maintaining a home.
Be comfortable with animals and happy to live in a house with pets and care for them.
Hold a valid driving license (desirable but not compulsory).
Provide your clients with the contact details of two, preferably three professional references.
Have a gentle nature and patient disposition with a natural understanding and a genuine willingness to always go the extra mile for someone in your care.
Provide an enhanced DBS preferably on the update service (If you don’t have a current DBS we can help you apply here ).
Complete our online ID checks (free)
Be happy to upload a photo of yourself and also a short introduction video about yourself and or your experience.
Be happy to be self-employed. Here is a great guide from Simply Business on how to do this - click here to be taken to the guide to starting SELF-EMPLOYMENT. If you are ready to register to be self-employed, click here and it will take you to the UK government website to get started.
Confirm you have self-employed carer insurance.
Ready to register with us? Take a look at our profile tips to ensure you create a profile to make you stand out from the crowd. Here is our quick guide to help you get started.
