The resources are structured so that you can read guidance to explain what you need to know, then apply this by using the templates.

• Guidance 1.0 Introduction to the Direct Payment Support Service
• Guidance 1.1 - Direct Payment Bank Accounts & Financial Record Keeping
  
  • Spending Record 1.1(a) - a template to record your spending (expenditure)
• Guidance 1.2 - Preparing Your Employer Budget
  • Template 1.2(a) - Employer budget template
• Guidance 1.3- Employers Liability Insurance
• Guidance 1.4 - Payroll Options
• Guidance 1.5 - Constructing A Staff Rota
  
  • Chart 1.5(a) - PA Availability Chart
• Guidance 1.6 - Working Time Regulations
  
  • Template 1.6(a) - 48 hour week opt out agreement
  • Template 1.6(b) - Night worker's health assessment
  • Template 1.6(c) - Workforce agreement
• Guidance 1.7 - Acting As An Authorised Person