‘Same day pay’ introduced for care workers in Lincolnshire

Colleagues at Home From Home Care, which supports adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex mental and physical health, can now be paid within 24 hours of working non-contracted shifts.

Introduced as a way to support more flexible working and help people respond to the rising cost of living, the scheme is set to benefit Home From Home Care’s 500-strong workforce, giving them a “quick and simple” way of receiving pay.

The launch of the scheme coincides with the organisation becoming an accredited Living Wage Employer; with all team members over 18 earning a minimum of £10.20 an hour, significantly more than the real Living Wage of £9.90 per hour.

The same day or ‘Rapid Payment’ scheme means those on contracted hours can be paid within 24 hours of every additional shift they work, while ‘bank staff’ can now be paid after every shift. This primarily includes students, parents with young children, members of the armed forces community and people who’ve retired from their previous careers.

Following a three month trial, managers have been “amazed” by the scheme’s popularity, with more than 100 team members receiving Rapid Payments within 24 hours of their shifts.

One of those is Louise Wells, TRACS manager at Home From Home Care. Louise said: “The Rapid Payment scheme is such a great way to earn some extra money when you have unexpected bills or just want to treat yourself to something. I used the scheme recently to get my hair done before going abroad on holiday!”

Another recruitment consultant, Jade Voller, said: “After I volunteered for extra work, I received a rapid payment which really helped out with an unexpected bill.”

Hugo de Savary, director of Home From Home Care said: “Lots of our colleagues value flexibility in their shifts and routines, but we and most other organisations have stuck to the idea of a monthly payday that doesn’t suit everyone.

“Since we became a fully family-owned care provider in September last year, we’ve been able to rethink everything we do to help us become the best employer we can be.

“As well as increasing pay across the board, we’re supporting our team in new ways and we’ve explored other opportunities to give colleagues greater flexibility and control over the money that they earn.”

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