This is a checklist of obligations and legal responsibilities for service users who receive funding for independent living and may employ their own P.A.'s.

Independent Living Scheme

• Financial Management
• Employer's responsibilities
• Decision-making

Personal Assistants

• Recruitment
• Employment Contract
• Employment Job descriptions
• Employers Public & Liability Insurance
• Staff Management and training
• Arranging emergency/temporary support
• Health & Safety

PA Wages

• Salary Service information
• Completion of Revenue forms
• Full & on-time Revenue payments
• Correct wages payments & Paye deductions

Administration

• Completion of Timesheets
• Financial Returns
• Evidence of expenditure
• Record Keeping

In most cases, Rowan assistance will be available but the final decision-making power and scheme management remains the responsibility of the service user.

Version 4.0

Version Date: November 2009

The Rowan Organisation - Supporting Independence Through Choice