Sources of Information for Self-Employed PAs
There are a number of resources available for self-employed Personal Assistants (PAs):
HMRC factsheet: Employed or self-employed for tax and National Insurance contributions:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/865507/ES-FS1.pdf
HMRC check employment status for tax:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-employment-status-for-tax
Health and Social Care Standards: My Support My Life:
https://www.gov.scot/publications/health-social-care-standards-support-life/
Care Inspectorate:
Which has information on Registering a Care Service here: https://www.careinspectorate.com/index.php/registercare
Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) have developed a Code of Practice for Social Service Workers:
https://www.sssc.uk.com/the-scottish-social-services-council/sssc-codes-of-practice/
Business Gateway provide a range of information and training relevant to PAs who might want to be self-employed. Training can include courses on:
- An Introduction to Self-Employment and Starting your own Business
- An Introduction to Running Your New Business – Webinar
They also provide support on:
- Stating a business
- Running a business
- Finance
- Marketing
- Digital presence
Next steps
Take a look at the resources available to guide you in more detail.