Join us for our new Lunch & Learn series—bite-sized online sessions designed to inform, support, and connect our community. Bring your lunch, log in from home, and take part in valuable training and discussions from the comfort of your own space.
- What It Means to Be an Employer
Understanding your role and legal responsibilities
The difference between using an agency vs directly employing staf - Recruiting and Managing Support Workers
Safe recruitment practices, DBS checks, and references
Creating job descriptions, contracts, and setting expectations - Legal and HR Responsibilities
Employment law basics: contracts, holiday, sick pay, and dismissal
Dealing with grievances and performance issues appropriately - Pay, Pensions, and Payroll
National Minimum Wage and pension obligations
How to manage payroll or use a payroll service - Training, Supervision and Safeguarding
Your duty to ensure support workers are trained and supervised
Understanding safeguarding responsibilities in the home - Insurance and Risk Management
Employer’s liability insurance and health & safety considerations
Managing risk in your home and maintaining professional boundaries - Getting the Right Support
How case managers, payroll services, and Direct Payment support teams can help
Resources and services to support you in your employer role
🖥️ Online Event Details
Join us for a live online session designed for open and honest discussion in a safe, adult-only space. Please note that these sessions are not suitable for children.
- 📅 When: Tuesday lunchtimes
- ⏰ Duration: 30-minute recorded presentation, followed by an unrecorded Q&A
- 🎥 Recording: The presentation will be recorded and shared afterwards. The Q&A will not be recorded to encourage open conversation.
- 👥 Capacity: Limited to 20 participants
- 📧 Access: Login codes will be emailed one week before the session
- ❓ Questions: You’re welcome to submit comments or questions in advance when booking. Please use the comments field for this.
We look forward to your participation!
About your Presenter:
We’re thrilled to welcome Positive OT and Care Management to our upcoming Lunch & Learn session!
With a wealth of experience in occupational therapy and care coordination, Positive OT brings a compassionate, practical approach to supporting families. Their team specialises in helping children and young people with disabilities and additional needs thrive—at home, in school, and in the community.
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