Guides to arranging care and working in care
Practical guides on what care costs, how to hire a carer safely, how to work as a self-employed carer, and the checks and training care work needs. Each one answers the question first, gives every figure with its public source, and says when it was last reviewed.
For families and individuals
Arranging care at home for yourself or someone close to you.
For care Professionals
Working as a carer, healthcare assistant or support worker.
- Self-employed carer rates in the UK: what to charge Benchmarks, the costs your rate has to cover, and how to price nights and live-in work.
- How to become a self-employed carer in the UK Status, HMRC, tax, insurance, DBS, contracts and finding clients.
- DBS checks for carers, including self-employed carers Which check, how self-employed carers apply, costs and the Update Service.
- Mandatory training for care workers: the 2026 list The training list, the Care Certificate, Oliver McGowan and refresh intervals.
For care providers
Staffing a care home, home care service or supported living service.
- DBS checks for carers, including self-employed carers Which check, how self-employed carers apply, costs and the Update Service.
- Mandatory training for care workers: the 2026 list The training list, the Care Certificate, Oliver McGowan and refresh intervals.
- Care agency fees and agency nurse rates: what drives the cost How a charge rate is built, NHS agency rules and the costs that hide in a rate.
Where to go next
- Find a private carer Search by postcode in the VerriPro Care app.
- Work on VerriPro Flexible care work at the rate you set.
- For care providers Book verified Professionals directly.
VerriPro is not a care provider or employer. It connects clients with independent Professionals who manage their own services and schedules.