We pay well over the minimum wage for a 17 year old, and its a fun job - "accidents" are very unusual now. Usually they go swimming, cycling, etc, or to see a film in town, sometimes they even come back here to play videogames. Either way it gives us a break and provides some stimulation etc.
And we want a worker who is close to J's own age so he gets peer support and age-appropriate social education. J can be painfully shy and needs to be with kids his own age, not constantly with adults 1:1. NI and Tax etc doesnt apply at that age for such small earnings, but we put it through a local book-keeper so he gets a wageslip, to which he is legally entitled.
As for cover we just provide it ourselves if required, In Control is totally flexible that way.
And we want a worker who is close to J's own age so he gets peer support and age-appropriate social education. J can be painfully shy and needs to be with kids his own age, not constantly with adults 1:1. NI and Tax etc doesnt apply at that age for such small earnings, but we put it through a local book-keeper so he gets a wageslip, to which he is legally entitled.
As for cover we just provide it ourselves if required, In Control is totally flexible that way.