2. about
services
supportplans
employment
payments
contacts
INTRODUCING PURPLE
www.wearepurple.org.uk
15 years experience of
providing direct payment
support services
Purple continues the
work of its legacy
organisation, ecdp
Support 4,000 disabled
employers to manage
their care and support
Provide payroll and
payment services for
over 5,000 PA/Carers
Purple Match is our
enhanced PA Register for
matching disabled
employers and carers
Supporting disabled people
to live more independent
lives
5. about
services
supportplans
employment
payments
contacts
EMPLOYMENT ADVICE AND GUIDANCE
essex@wearepurple.org.uk
GETTING
STARTED
INFORMATION
AND ADVICE
RECRUITING
A PA
ONGOING
SUPPORT
Referral
First contact
Organising visit/call
Additional recruitment
HR-related support
Organising a visit/call
Guidance pack and checklist
Explaining responsibilities
Employment advice
Job description and adverts
Shortlisting and interview
Contracts and checks
6. about
services
supportplans
employment
payments
contacts
PAYMENTS SERVICES
payments@wearepurple.org.uk
Our relationship with
social workers is crucial
Recognising the importance of
paying PAs accurately
and on time
Supporting disabled
people to ive more
independent lives
Responding to all enquiries
within 48 hours
Supplier invoices received by
Friday midday will normally be
paid next week
4 weekly payroll - signed
timesheets received by Friday
midday will be paid next week
All HMRC and pension
calculations and payments
Proactive scrutiny of accounts
to avoid and manage under
and overspends
PUTTING
OURSELVES IN
THE SHOES OF
CUSTOMERS