Free risk assessment Zoom workshop with PocketCarer PocketCarer is holding free Zoom workshops on how to understand what is required to create positive risk assessments for your clients. As a self-employed carer, carrying out a risk assessment for all your clients is a top priority. Regular risk assessments will allow you to identify potential hazards […]
Hi, I’m Emma Harding, and I thought it would be good to introduce myself and let you know a little bit more about and what led me to start up PocketCarer. I’ve always been passionate about my work in the healthcare sector, and it’s that passion that essentially led me to where I am now […]
5 user friendly features of the Pocket Carer mileage tracker The Pocket Carer mileage tracker is cleverly designed to allow you to track your work miles without draining your battery power. After all, there’s nothing worse than watching your phone battery drain quickly whilst you’re whizzing between clients and duties, panicking as to when you will get […]
Pocket Carer has partnered up with Independent Carers to give you all the information and support you need to take control of your career as a self-employed carer. There are plenty of perks to becoming a self-employed carer. You can set your own hours. You have more flexibility in your work and schedule. You can […]
So, you’ve registered with HMRC as a sole trader, but do you need a separate business bank account? A sole trader and their business is considered one entity, therefore, legally speaking, HMRC don’t require you to have a separate business bank account. However, it’s highly recommended that you do, in order to keep your personal […]
The Pocket Carer app enables you to keep accurate, up-to-date records on the go, when you are a self-employed carer. Being a self-employed carer is an extremely rewarding career. You’re able to choose your own clients, control your salary, and ultimately, create a more fulfilling sense of work/life balance for yourself. However, being a self-employed […]
Pocket Carer has teamed up with self-employed carer insurance specialist, Mark Bates Insurance, to bring you discounted public liability insurance. Being insured is essential for the self-employed carer. One of the most important tasks on your to-do list is to have the right level of insurance to suit your needs. Public liability insurance is vital […]
Filing your own self-assessment tax return sounds daunting for those embarking on their new venture as a self-employed carer. However, the PocketCarer app has been designed to help ease the pressure of submitting tax returns for self-employed carers. The app features a handy income and expenditure section to easily track business transactions, making your end […]