Direct Payments - Useful Documents & Media

Direct Payments Guidance (Adults) – A breakdown of Direct Payments for adults.

Direct Payments Agreement (Adults) – A copy of the agreement to be signed when agreeing to a Direct Payment for adults. 

Direct Payments Guidance (Children) – A breakdown of Direct Payments for children.

Direct Payments Agreement (Children) – A copy of the agreement to be signed when agreeing to a Direct Payment for children. 

Direct Payments Payment Authorisation Form – Allowing the Direct Payments Team to make payments on your behalf. 

Direct Payments Adult Social Care Policy – Providing full details of the responsibilities involved for both Sefton Councils and the direct payment recipient.

Direct Payments Children and Young Persons Social Care Policy – Providing full details of the responsibilities involved for both Sefton Councils and the direct payment recipient.

Step-By-Step PPC Account Guide – A full guide on how to use the Pre-Paid Card account online. 

Adult PPC’s Record of Contact and Information Given – Detailing the information you should have been provided and the next steps (for adults).

Children’s PPC’s Record of Contact and Information Given – Detailing the information you should have been provided and the next steps (for children).

Know Your Customer (KYC) Form – Must be completed to set up details of a new pre-paid card.

Easy Read Pre-Paid Card Overview – A slimmed down summary of how the pre-paid card works. 

Fraud Leaflet – A warning of what to look for when using the pre-paid card to avoid fraud and scams.  

2024/25 4-Weekly Payroll Schedule – See the date deadlines for submitting personal assistant’s hours

Payroll Amendment Form– Please complete this form for any changes to your employee’s contracted hours. Contracted hours of work are the basic minimum hours your employee works each week

Employee Leaver Form– Please complete this form when one of your employees leaves

New Starter Form – Please complete this form for any new employees

PA Online Training– A list of modules that should be undertaken by Personal Assistants and instructions on how to register for this training

E-Learning Package – A detailed breakdown of the learning objectives of each module of the PA online training

Home Employment Insurance – Insurance from Mark Bates Ltd required for employing personal assistants