Carers - How To Use The Curam Platform

Manan Trivedi

Welcome to Curam – you are on your way to becoming part of our fairer care community.

Soon, you will join the many carers all across the UK who value the freedom and flexibility of working as a self-employed carer through Curam. With Curam, you’ll be able to set your own fees, working with clients you have chosen. You’ll also benefit from paying the lowest rates in the sector (only 12.5%).

As one of our newly signed carers said “at last a company working for carers”.

This carer guide will tell you how to use Curam to access hundreds of care placements all across the UK. Discover how simple it is to join – just 20 minutes and you’re done.

If you prefer, we’ve even made a How to Sign Up video to explain.

STEP 1 – Sign Up

If you haven’t already, this is how to sign up - create a Curam account with your contact details.

STEP 2 – Complete Profile

Create an online profile. This is like an online CV - a way for clients to see what a great carer you are. Here, you’ll write a short profile statement called a ‘Bio’. Don’t worry, we can help you write a Curam Carer profile so you’ll know how to impress clients.
Attach a good photo. It’s a great way to make a positive first impression on clients.
Next, highlight your care condition expertise, hobbies, languages and qualifications.
Finally, tell people what you charge. This can be an hourly rate or an overnight/ day fee. Just don’t forget the fee you advertise will include our 12.5% rate (the lowest in the sector). For example, if you advertise at £15, you will receive £13.13 an hour.

STEP 3 – Essential Admin

Upload your documents: National Insurance Number, DBS, PVG or NI Access number and references.

STEP 4 – Book An Interview

You’re almost there. We’d love to have an informal chat before we can approve your application. This will take about 15 minutes. Simply, book a telephone interview with one of our friendly Curam team at a time which suits you.

Welcome to Curam!

Now your profile can go live. You will have access to hundreds of advertised care placements and you can apply for any which suit you.

On the Curam platform we will advertise your profile for free to all the Curam clients looking for a carer. We will also pay for your carer insurance and automatically update you about new jobs in your area.

So, now you know how to sign up, take 20 minutes to join the Curam fairer care community today.

Manan Trivedi

Bradley Clough - Published Two Scholarly Books

Bradley Clough 2021-07-07

Bradley Clough has a long and respected carer in academia.

He was most recently a professor of religious studies the University of Montana, focusing on the traditions of Asian religions from their foundations to the present day.

He also is fluent in several languages and has traveled to India and Sri Lanka extensively.

One of his favorite leadership positions was at the New York State Independent College Consortium for Study in India.

How To Make Your Care Budget Go Further

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So we designed Curam to make it super easy to connect self-employed carers with clients online.It’s safe, efficient and best of all it allows clients to pay less for a carer who earns more.

That’s the reason we’re the UK’s largest source of verified searchable carers.So how does it help you make your care budget stretch further?A radical new model of careYou browse our site, shortlist and select a carer of your choice and pay them a negotiated rate.

We take our commission rate - which is the lowest in the sector at 12.5% - from the carer.

Our fee not only covers the costs of marketing for clients for carers but also includes carer insurance, DBS checks and a secure online payments system.

Again, giving clients the choice to shape their care.

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