Do you employ Personal Assistants/ private care workers? Minimum wage

If you employ private Personal Assistants / Care workers you need to pay them at or above the "national minimum wage".

The amount changes every October and for October 2011- September 2012, the rates will increase to the following:

Rates from 1 October 2011

The NMW rates are reviewed each year by the Low Pay Commission and from 1 October 2011:

• the main rate for workers aged 21 and over will increase to £6.08
• the 18-20 rate will increase to £4.98
• the 16-17 rate for workers above school leaving age but under 18 will increase to £3.68 
• the apprentice rate, for apprentices under 19 or 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship will increase to £2.60

Past NMW rates can be viewed on the Low Pay Commission website.

• Historical rates on the Low Pay Commission website Opens new window

If you are a Personal Budget recipient in Kensington and Chelsea and are concerned that you are paying the right amount - you can contact the Personal Budget team at ADKC for advice. Phone 020 8960 8888 or email Jenny H at pbsupport@adkc.org.uk