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If you are a Personal Assistant (PA) looking for work or would like to know more about career opportunities within the health and social care sector in North Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire, Partner2Care can help.
We are not a recruitment agency, we are a support service for Personal Health Budget holders who employ their own support staff. We assist employers to recruit and employ their own PAs.
We will keep you informed of our latest vacancies if you register with us.
By registering with us, we can share your details and match you with our Personal Health Budget holders looking to employ a PA.
You can also join North Somerset Council's Online Directory Personal Assistant Network.
How can I find a PA?
If you are looking to find a PA to help you with your care needs, Partner2Care can help.
We are not a recruitment agency, we are a support service for Personal Health Budget holders who employ their own support staff. We assist employers to recruit and employ their own PAs.
By registering with us, we can share details and match you with PAs currently looking for work.
You can also join North Somerset Council's Online Directory Personal Assistant Network.
For more information on advertising for a PA, please see our Employer Information page.
Becoming a PA
Personal Assistants (PAs) in care assist people who require support to lead an independent and fulfilling life the way they chose to live it.
Being a PA is a rewarding career as you will form a close and trusting relationship with the person you work with, helping them to reach their goals and having fun along the way!
You can really make a difference.
Benefits of becoming a PA
- Guaranteed/contracted hours
- Flexible hours of work with full-time and part-time positions available
- Variety of role - various different tasks and activities to be carried out
- Good rates of pay
- Free certified training (by healthcare professionals)
- Free enhanced DBS check
- Pension scheme
- Recommend a friend scheme
- Annual holiday entitlement and statutory benefits
- Job satisfaction
You can find out more about being a PA here
Already working as a PA?
If you are already employed as a PA or are soon to be employed with one of our Personal Health Budget Holders and would like to know more about where to seek advice and support as an employee, you can refer to ACAS or Citizens Advice. These services are free to use and provide information, advice, training, conciliation and other services for employers and employees to help prevent or resolve workplace problems.
Whistleblowing
If you have concerns about the care your employer is receiving but you aren’t sure how to raise them or want advice about good practice, you can call the NHS and Social Care Whistleblowing Helpline on: 08000 724 725.
In the first instance, please refer to your employer's Whistleblowing policy / guidance in the workplace if you can.
Safeguarding
Abuse is a violation of a person's human and civil rights by any other person and may be physical, psychological, verbal, sexual, discriminatory, financial or even institutional. It is an act of neglect not to act on this information.
If you have a safeguarding concern, please contact:
North Somerset
Care Connect
01275 888 801 - Adults
01275 888 808 - Children and Young People
01275 888 805 - Minicom
E-mail care.connect@n-somerset.gov.uk
Bristol
Care Direct
0117 922 2700 - Adults
First Response Team
0117 903 6444 - Children
Report suspected adult abuse online here
South Gloucestershire
01454 868007 - Adults
01454 866000 - Children
OUR LATEST VACANCIES
VIEW OUR LATEST PA VACANCIES ON INDEED
Click here to view the benefits of working as a PA with one of our PHB holders
You can also view our latest vacancies on Facebook - like and follow our page or search Jobs on Facebook
You can also view our latest vacancies by following us on Twitter
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LATEST UPDATES & NEWS
Dated: 29th June 2020
FREE COVID-19 E-LEARNING
There is now free open access COVID-19 e-learning for the health and care workforce.
Health Education England e-learning for Healthcare (HEE e-LfH) has created a COVID-19 e-learning programme to support the UK health and care workforce. It is free to access and does not require a login. Content currently includes:
Essential Guidance from the NHS, Government and WHO
Infection Prevention and Control
Personal Protection Equipment
Critical Care Resources
RCGP learning
Invasive Ventilation
Intensive Care Medicine
Induction of International and Returning GPs
Statutory and Mandatory Training
Further content will be added over the next few weeks. To access the training, please visit: https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/coronavirus/
Dated: 8th April 2020
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
For latest information and guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19) please visit our dedicated page here.
Timesheets
We kindly request at this time that all PA timesheets be sent via email to sirona.partnertocare@nhs.net . We will accept timesheets that have been scanned or photographed. Please get in touch if you require any assistance with this process.
Please note the usual deadline for pay run is the 22nd of each month. Please be aware we are unable to process any timesheets received after the 22nd of the month and you will need to ensure your timesheets are received in line with these timeframes to ensure you receive your pay.
Dated: 10th December 2019
A GUIDE TO YOUR ENHANCED DBS CHECK
What documents do I need to provide for my Enhanced DBS check?
As a PA you are required to have an Enhanced DBS check. You will be asked to bring in 3 forms of identification which must be either a current passport, driving licence, birth certificate and trusted Government or State issued documents e.g marriage certificates, mortgage statements, bank statements, council tax or utility bills. However, if you are unsure, please contact us and ask, we are always happy to advise you.
Please note if you have ever changed your name, by marriage or deed, you will be required to provide your change of name documents.
How long will my Enhanced DBS check take?
Enhanced DBS checks can usually take two weeks to come back, however, on occasion they can take longer.
What if I can't get to the Partner2Care Office?
If you can't get to our office here in Portishead, please contact us and we can discuss the best way to copy your documents.
Can I make my Enhanced DBS portable?
Yes, if you wish to make your Enhanced DBS certificate portable (which means you are able to use your certificate for more than one employer), once you receive your certificate, you can join the Update Service here (within 14 days of your certificate being issued).
Please note there is an annual cost associated with this service.
Dated: 9th December 2019
DEADLINE FOR DECEMBER TIMESHEET SUBMISSION
The December timesheet deadline this year is Friday 13th December. Timesheets received after this date are at risk of not being processed due to a short timescale and volume. Timesheets not received by Sunday 15th December will NOT be processed and pay for PAs will not be made until the January 2020 pay run. The timesheet period is the same as usual and any variance in hours after submission will be resolved in the January 2020 pay run.
Please note the usual deadline for pay run is the 22nd of each month. Please be aware we are unable to process any timesheets received after the 22nd of the month and you will need to ensure your timesheets are received in line with these timeframes to ensure you receive your pay.
FORTHCOMING REFRESHER UPDATE TRAINING DATES
We are keen to support you in your current role as a PA and would welcome your attendance at any of the following dates for an opportunity to refresh / update your skills:
Thursday 16th January 2020 - 10am to 12noon
Thursday 30th January 2020 - 10am to 12noon
Thursday 13th February 2020 - 10am to 12noon
Thursday 27th February 2020 - 10am to 12noon
Wednesday 11th March 2020 - 10am to 12noon
Please note there will be a maximum of 10 places per session and unfortunately we are unable to provide home visits for refresher training.
This training will take place at our Marina Office:
Partner2Care
2nd Floor
Marina Healthcare Centre
2 Haven View
Portishead
North Somerset
BS20 7QA
Please contact us to book your training update and inform your employer.
Dated: 4th June 2019
ACCOLADES AWARDS 2020
If you work with individual employers who are doing a great job, nominate them for the Skills for Care Accolades 2020 or encourage them to enter themselves.
The ‘best individual employer who employs their own care and support staff’ category is a chance for individual employers to recognise their achievements and celebrate all the hard work they and their teams do.
Individual employers can enter themselves or be nominated by someone else, such as a user led organisation, or their PA. Entries can be submitted any time up to Friday 21 June 2019, and finalists will be invited to an awards ceremony hosted by TV dance legend Anton Du Beke. Find out more and apply here.
Dated: 18th March 2019
Recommend a friend scheme
Do you know our employers operate a Recommend a friend scheme offering £100 for each qualifying recommendation?
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for further details.
Dated: 20th February 2019
Changes to your workplace pension contributions from April 2019
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Please be aware of an important change to your workplace pension scheme. The change will affect any employee currently in the scheme, or those who may opt in or be auto-enrolled in the future.
From 6 April 2018, the minimum contribution for staff automatically enrolled into a workplace pension scheme increased from 2% to 5%. This is made up of a 3% contribution from the employee and a 2% contribution from the employer.
Minimum pension contributions will increase again from 6 April 2019 to 5% for employees and 3% for employers. Employees will be able to see this reflected in their April 2019 payslips.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch or visit the NEST website for advice:
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LATEST UPDATES & NEWS
Dated: 29th June 2020
FREE COVID-19 E-LEARNING
There is now free open access COVID-19 e-learning for the health and care workforce.
Health Education England e-learning for Healthcare (HEE e-LfH) has created a COVID-19 e-learning programme to support the UK health and care workforce. It is free to access and does not require a login. Content currently includes:
Essential Guidance from the NHS, Government and WHO
Infection Prevention and Control
Personal Protection Equipment
Critical Care Resources
RCGP learning
Invasive Ventilation
Intensive Care Medicine
Induction of International and Returning GPs
Statutory and Mandatory Training
Further content will be added over the next few weeks. To access the training, please visit: https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/coronavirus/
Dated: 8th April 2020
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
For latest information and guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19) please visit our dedicated page here.
Timesheets
We kindly request at this time that all PA timesheets be sent via email to sirona.partnertocare@nhs.net . We will accept timesheets that have been scanned or photographed. Please get in touch if you require any assistance with this process.
Please note the usual deadline for pay run is the 22nd of each month. Please be aware we are unable to process any timesheets received after the 22nd of the month and you will need to ensure your timesheets are received in line with these timeframes to ensure you receive your pay.
Dated: 10th December 2019
A GUIDE TO YOUR ENHANCED DBS CHECK
What documents do I need to provide for my Enhanced DBS check?
As a PA you are required to have an Enhanced DBS check. You will be asked to bring in 3 forms of identification which must be either a current passport, driving licence, birth certificate and trusted Government or State issued documents e.g marriage certificates, mortgage statements, bank statements, council tax or utility bills. However, if you are unsure, please contact us and ask, we are always happy to advise you.
Please note if you have ever changed your name, by marriage or deed, you will be required to provide your change of name documents.
How long will my Enhanced DBS check take?
Enhanced DBS checks can usually take two weeks to come back, however, on occasion they can take longer.
What if I can't get to the Partner2Care Office?
If you can't get to our office here in Portishead, please contact us and we can discuss the best way to copy your documents.
Can I make my Enhanced DBS portable?
Yes, if you wish to make your Enhanced DBS certificate portable (which means you are able to use your certificate for more than one employer), once you receive your certificate, you can join the Update Service here (within 14 days of your certificate being issued).
Please note there is an annual cost associated with this service.
Dated: 9th December 2019
DEADLINE FOR DECEMBER TIMESHEET SUBMISSION
The December timesheet deadline this year is Friday 13th December. Timesheets received after this date are at risk of not being processed due to a short timescale and volume. Timesheets not received by Sunday 15th December will NOT be processed and pay for PAs will not be made until the January 2020 pay run. The timesheet period is the same as usual and any variance in hours after submission will be resolved in the January 2020 pay run.
Please note the usual deadline for pay run is the 22nd of each month. Please be aware we are unable to process any timesheets received after the 22nd of the month and you will need to ensure your timesheets are received in line with these timeframes to ensure you receive your pay.
FORTHCOMING REFRESHER UPDATE TRAINING DATES
We are keen to support you in your current role as a PA and would welcome your attendance at any of the following dates for an opportunity to refresh / update your skills:
Thursday 16th January 2020 - 10am to 12noon
Thursday 30th January 2020 - 10am to 12noon
Thursday 13th February 2020 - 10am to 12noon
Thursday 27th February 2020 - 10am to 12noon
Wednesday 11th March 2020 - 10am to 12noon
Please note there will be a maximum of 10 places per session and unfortunately we are unable to provide home visits for refresher training.
This training will take place at our Marina Office:
Partner2Care
2nd Floor
Marina Healthcare Centre
2 Haven View
Portishead
North Somerset
BS20 7QA
Please contact us to book your training update and inform your employer.
Dated: 4th June 2019
ACCOLADES AWARDS 2020
If you work with individual employers who are doing a great job, nominate them for the Skills for Care Accolades 2020 or encourage them to enter themselves.
The ‘best individual employer who employs their own care and support staff’ category is a chance for individual employers to recognise their achievements and celebrate all the hard work they and their teams do.
Individual employers can enter themselves or be nominated by someone else, such as a user led organisation, or their PA. Entries can be submitted any time up to Friday 21 June 2019, and finalists will be invited to an awards ceremony hosted by TV dance legend Anton Du Beke. Find out more and apply here.
Dated: 18th March 2019
Recommend a friend scheme
Do you know our employers operate a Recommend a friend scheme offering £100 for each qualifying recommendation?
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for further details.
Dated: 20th February 2019
Changes to your workplace pension contributions from April 2019
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Please be aware of an important change to your workplace pension scheme. The change will affect any employee currently in the scheme, or those who may opt in or be auto-enrolled in the future.
From 6 April 2018, the minimum contribution for staff automatically enrolled into a workplace pension scheme increased from 2% to 5%. This is made up of a 3% contribution from the employee and a 2% contribution from the employer.
Minimum pension contributions will increase again from 6 April 2019 to 5% for employees and 3% for employers. Employees will be able to see this reflected in their April 2019 payslips.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch or visit the NEST website for advice:
How can I find work as a PA?
If you are a Personal Assistant (PA) looking for work or would like to know more about career opportunities within the health and social care sector in North Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire, Partner2Care can help.
We are not a recruitment agency, we are a support service for Personal Health Budget holders who employ their own support staff. We assist employers to recruit and employ their own PAs.
We will keep you informed of our latest vacancies if you register with us.
By registering with us, we can share your details and match you with our Personal Health Budget holders looking to employ a PA.
You can also join North Somerset Council's Online Directory Personal Assistant Network.
How can I find a PA?
If you are looking to find a PA to help you with your care needs, Partner2Care can help.
We are not a recruitment agency, we are a support service for Personal Health Budget holders who employ their own support staff. We assist employers to recruit and employ their own PAs.
By registering with us, we can share details and match you with PAs currently looking for work.
You can also join North Somerset Council's Online Directory Personal Assistant Network.
For more information on advertising for a PA, please see our Employer Information page.
Becoming a PA
Personal Assistants (PAs) in care assist people who require support to lead an independent and fulfilling life the way they chose to live it.
Being a PA is a rewarding career as you will form a close and trusting relationship with the person you work with, helping them to reach their goals and having fun along the way!
You can really make a difference.
Benefits of becoming a PA
- Guaranteed/contracted hours
- Flexible hours of work with full-time and part-time positions available
- Variety of role - various different tasks and activities to be carried out
- Good rates of pay
- Free certified training (by healthcare professionals)
- Free enhanced DBS check
- Pension scheme
- Recommend a friend scheme
- Annual holiday entitlement and statutory benefits
- Job satisfaction
You can find out more about being a PA here
Already working as a PA?
If you are already employed as a PA or are soon to be employed with one of our Personal Health Budget Holders and would like to know more about where to seek advice and support as an employee, you can refer to ACAS or Citizens Advice. These services are free to use and provide information, advice, training, conciliation and other services for employers and employees to help prevent or resolve workplace problems.
Whistleblowing
If you have concerns about the care your employer is receiving but you aren’t sure how to raise them or want advice about good practice, you can call the NHS and Social Care Whistleblowing Helpline on: 08000 724 725.
In the first instance, please refer to your employer's Whistleblowing policy / guidance in the workplace if you can.
Safeguarding
Abuse is a violation of a person's human and civil rights by any other person and may be physical, psychological, verbal, sexual, discriminatory, financial or even institutional. It is an act of neglect not to act on this information.
If you have a safeguarding concern, please contact:
North Somerset
Care Connect
01275 888 801 - Adults
01275 888 808 - Children and Young People
01275 888 805 - Minicom
E-mail care.connect@n-somerset.gov.uk
Bristol
Care Direct
0117 922 2700 - Adults
First Response Team
0117 903 6444 - Children
Report suspected adult abuse online here
South Gloucestershire
01454 868007 - Adults
01454 866000 - Children
OUR LATEST VACANCIES
VIEW OUR LATEST PA VACANCIES ON INDEED
Click here to view the benefits of working as a PA with one of our PHB holders
You can also view our latest vacancies on Facebook - like and follow our page or search Jobs on Facebook
You can also view our latest vacancies by following us on Twitter
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We are not a recruitment agency, we are a support service for Personal Health Budget holders who employ their own support staff. We assist employers to recruit and employ their own PAs.
We will keep you informed of our latest vacancies if you register with us.
By registering with us, we can share your details and match you with our Personal Health Budget holders looking to employ a PA.
You can also join North Somerset Council's Online Directory Personal Assistant Network.
How can I find a PA?
If you are looking to find a PA to help you with your care needs, Partner2Care can help.
We are not a recruitment agency, we are a support service for Personal Health Budget holders who employ their own support staff. We assist employers to recruit and employ their own PAs.
By registering with us, we can share details and match you with PAs currently looking for work.
You can also join North Somerset Council's Online Directory Personal Assistant Network.
For more information on advertising for a PA, please see our Employer Information page.
Becoming a PA
Personal Assistants (PAs) in care assist people who require support to lead an independent and fulfilling life the way they chose to live it.
Being a PA is a rewarding career as you will form a close and trusting relationship with the person you work with, helping them to reach their goals and having fun along the way!
You can really make a difference.
Benefits of becoming a PA
- Guaranteed/contracted hours
- Flexible hours of work with full-time and part-time positions available
- Variety of role - various different tasks and activities to be carried out
- Good rates of pay
- Free certified training (by healthcare professionals)
- Free enhanced DBS check
- Pension scheme
- Recommend a friend scheme
- Annual holiday entitlement and statutory benefits
- Job satisfaction
You can find out more about being a PA here
Already working as a PA?
If you are already employed as a PA or are soon to be employed with one of our Personal Health Budget Holders and would like to know more about where to seek advice and support as an employee, you can refer to ACAS or Citizens Advice. These services are free to use and provide information, advice, training, conciliation and other services for employers and employees to help prevent or resolve workplace problems.
Whistleblowing
If you have concerns about the care your employer is receiving but you aren’t sure how to raise them or want advice about good practice, you can call the NHS and Social Care Whistleblowing Helpline on: 08000 724 725.
In the first instance, please refer to your employer's Whistleblowing policy / guidance in the workplace if you can.
Safeguarding
Abuse is a violation of a person's human and civil rights by any other person and may be physical, psychological, verbal, sexual, discriminatory, financial or even institutional. It is an act of neglect not to act on this information.
If you have a safeguarding concern, please contact:
North Somerset
Care Connect
01275 888 801 - Adults
01275 888 808 - Children and Young People
01275 888 805 - Minicom
E-mail care.connect@n-somerset.gov.uk
Bristol
Care Direct
0117 922 2700 - Adults
First Response Team
0117 903 6444 - Children
Report suspected adult abuse online here
South Gloucestershire
01454 868007 - Adults
01454 866000 - Children
OUR LATEST VACANCIES
VIEW OUR LATEST PA VACANCIES ON INDEED
Click here to view the benefits of working as a PA with one of our PHB holders
You can also view our latest vacancies on Facebook - like and follow our page or search Jobs on Facebook
You can also view our latest vacancies by following us on Twitter
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LATEST UPDATES & NEWS
Dated: 29th June 2020
FREE COVID-19 E-LEARNING
There is now free open access COVID-19 e-learning for the health and care workforce.
Health Education England e-learning for Healthcare (HEE e-LfH) has created a COVID-19 e-learning programme to support the UK health and care workforce. It is free to access and does not require a login. Content currently includes:
Essential Guidance from the NHS, Government and WHO
Infection Prevention and Control
Personal Protection Equipment
Critical Care Resources
RCGP learning
Invasive Ventilation
Intensive Care Medicine
Induction of International and Returning GPs
Statutory and Mandatory Training
Further content will be added over the next few weeks. To access the training, please visit: https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/coronavirus/
Dated: 8th April 2020
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
For latest information and guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19) please visit our dedicated page here.
Timesheets
We kindly request at this time that all PA timesheets be sent via email to sirona.partnertocare@nhs.net . We will accept timesheets that have been scanned or photographed. Please get in touch if you require any assistance with this process.
Please note the usual deadline for pay run is the 22nd of each month. Please be aware we are unable to process any timesheets received after the 22nd of the month and you will need to ensure your timesheets are received in line with these timeframes to ensure you receive your pay.
Dated: 10th December 2019
A GUIDE TO YOUR ENHANCED DBS CHECK
What documents do I need to provide for my Enhanced DBS check?
As a PA you are required to have an Enhanced DBS check. You will be asked to bring in 3 forms of identification which must be either a current passport, driving licence, birth certificate and trusted Government or State issued documents e.g marriage certificates, mortgage statements, bank statements, council tax or utility bills. However, if you are unsure, please contact us and ask, we are always happy to advise you.
Please note if you have ever changed your name, by marriage or deed, you will be required to provide your change of name documents.
How long will my Enhanced DBS check take?
Enhanced DBS checks can usually take two weeks to come back, however, on occasion they can take longer.
What if I can't get to the Partner2Care Office?
If you can't get to our office here in Portishead, please contact us and we can discuss the best way to copy your documents.
Can I make my Enhanced DBS portable?
Yes, if you wish to make your Enhanced DBS certificate portable (which means you are able to use your certificate for more than one employer), once you receive your certificate, you can join the Update Service here (within 14 days of your certificate being issued).
Please note there is an annual cost associated with this service.
Dated: 9th December 2019
DEADLINE FOR DECEMBER TIMESHEET SUBMISSION
The December timesheet deadline this year is Friday 13th December. Timesheets received after this date are at risk of not being processed due to a short timescale and volume. Timesheets not received by Sunday 15th December will NOT be processed and pay for PAs will not be made until the January 2020 pay run. The timesheet period is the same as usual and any variance in hours after submission will be resolved in the January 2020 pay run.
Please note the usual deadline for pay run is the 22nd of each month. Please be aware we are unable to process any timesheets received after the 22nd of the month and you will need to ensure your timesheets are received in line with these timeframes to ensure you receive your pay.
FORTHCOMING REFRESHER UPDATE TRAINING DATES
We are keen to support you in your current role as a PA and would welcome your attendance at any of the following dates for an opportunity to refresh / update your skills:
Thursday 16th January 2020 - 10am to 12noon
Thursday 30th January 2020 - 10am to 12noon
Thursday 13th February 2020 - 10am to 12noon
Thursday 27th February 2020 - 10am to 12noon
Wednesday 11th March 2020 - 10am to 12noon
Please note there will be a maximum of 10 places per session and unfortunately we are unable to provide home visits for refresher training.
This training will take place at our Marina Office:
Partner2Care
2nd Floor
Marina Healthcare Centre
2 Haven View
Portishead
North Somerset
BS20 7QA
Please contact us to book your training update and inform your employer.
Dated: 4th June 2019
ACCOLADES AWARDS 2020
If you work with individual employers who are doing a great job, nominate them for the Skills for Care Accolades 2020 or encourage them to enter themselves.
The ‘best individual employer who employs their own care and support staff’ category is a chance for individual employers to recognise their achievements and celebrate all the hard work they and their teams do.
Individual employers can enter themselves or be nominated by someone else, such as a user led organisation, or their PA. Entries can be submitted any time up to Friday 21 June 2019, and finalists will be invited to an awards ceremony hosted by TV dance legend Anton Du Beke. Find out more and apply here.
Dated: 18th March 2019
Recommend a friend scheme
Do you know our employers operate a Recommend a friend scheme offering £100 for each qualifying recommendation?
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for further details.
Dated: 20th February 2019
Changes to your workplace pension contributions from April 2019
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Please be aware of an important change to your workplace pension scheme. The change will affect any employee currently in the scheme, or those who may opt in or be auto-enrolled in the future.
From 6 April 2018, the minimum contribution for staff automatically enrolled into a workplace pension scheme increased from 2% to 5%. This is made up of a 3% contribution from the employee and a 2% contribution from the employer.
Minimum pension contributions will increase again from 6 April 2019 to 5% for employees and 3% for employers. Employees will be able to see this reflected in their April 2019 payslips.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch or visit the NEST website for advice:
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