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Social Work Employment Services is the UK's only not for profit and ethical umbrella company designed for and delivered by social workers in partnership with the British Association of Social Workers

Over 30+ years of UK contractor and agency expertise with a strong compliance heritage as founding members of FCSA holding certifications for all 3 services (umbrella, PSC and CIS). Brookson offers comprehensive solutions, personal service, and expert guidance through every industry challenge. We offer regulated financial services, accountancy services, outsourced payroll, back office and legal services underpinned by technology to support your business and contractors. Brookson is your business partner, not just another umbrella company.

QPS Group are one of the only umbrella companies to offer full salary contracts, giving contractors stronger financial security and peace of mind. Unlike the usual minimum wage plus commission model, your full pay is guaranteed - meaning maternity, paternity and sick pay are based on your real earnings, not minimum wage. This also boosts your chances with mortgages, loans and insurance policies that rely on proof of stable income. Alongside this, QPS provide full FCSA and SafeRec compliance, plus access to perks and rewards - making sure you’re protected, supported and set up for the future.

Our dedicated team has been providing support to contractors and agencies for over 30 years. We pride ourselves on service and go above and beyond, not only because we care, because we know that payroll is important to the UK’s flexible workforce. Our priority is ensuring you are paid correctly and efficiently. We offer same day faster payments as standard.

We use our expertise to provide a leading umbrella service which is SafeRec Certified and FCSA accredited. We make sure you are up to date with legislation changes and provide the support and knowledge you need to succeed. Our compliant Umbrella service is provided with a low fixed margin enabling contractors to take home as much as possible.

I4 have been in operation since 2005 and have partnered with over 10,000 businesses and paid over 35,000 contractors. Our services offer temporary workers and freelancers an opportunity to retain the correct amount of their hard-earned cash, without any of the overheads or risks of running their own companies or falling foul of IR35 legislation. i4 will look after the calculation, deduction and payment of all statutory payments for you. Get organised on the go with innovative and convenient solutions that free up your time to focus on doing what you do best. We have recently partnered up with ANDREW NOLAN MORTGAGES LTD to help contractors secure mortgages as it can prove difficult.

Since 1992, Giant have provided specialist, end to end workforce management software and support services for workers and organisations of all sizes. Globally.

At Giant Umbrella, we have designed everything to be simple, paperless and hassle-free. We ensure that workers receive the right level of support when on assignment, we take care of all PAYE tax deductions, as well as provide a mobile 1st portal for easy access at any time.

Here’s why workers and agencies choose Giant Umbrella;

• 35 years of specialist experience
• various pension choices including the tax-efficient option to contribute to a private pension
• set up within 1 hour
• onboard online or over the phone with a member of our welcome team
• ability to process advances within 2 hours
• monthly webinars on pensions, how to use our portals, understanding payslips and much more
• all queries handled by dedicated a support team via phone, live chat & on portals

At Giant however, we do much more. Our software includes everything from applicant tracking software and vendor management to invoicing, international payroll & payments. When it comes to contractors getting paid, we are proud to offer a number of compliant solutions including PEO and CIS for any contractor in the Construction Industry Scheme.

Here at Trafalgar, we’re passionate about people; putting contractors like you at the heart of what we do. Having started life as a small, family-run firm with a handful of clients, we now provide specialist financial, payroll, accounting and employment to thousands of contractors and self-employed people across the UK. Trafalgar is a name you can trust, as our reviews and accreditations attest. Our umbrella employment solution is designed with you in mind. We’ll do everything we can to reduce your administrative burden and make sure you have the support you need for your contracting career. Our experienced team pay thousands of contractors every single week, so you can rest assured you’ll get paid in full and on time, every time. Join today and combine all the benefits of permanent employment with the freedom of running your own business.

You'll receive:

• Business Insurance
• Private medical care
• Private workplace pension
• Full statutory employment rights
• Dedicated HR support
• Access to exclusive Trafalgar Rewards

Likewise, our contractor accountancy plans include access to award-winning software, as well as:

• Personal & corporate tax returns
• Accounts preparation & submission
• Quarterly VAT returns
• Business Insurance
• Payroll administration
• Long-term tax planning & financial health checks

Our fees are fixed and, what’s more, you’ll also be assigned your very own Personal Accountant because, to us, accountancy is about more than just number crunching. It’s about developing great relationships, overcoming obstacles, providing tangible solutions, and enabling people to achieve their potential.

Payments Pro is designed to ensure that you get the most reliable, most efficient, and most rewarding umbrella service on the market. We offer an unparalleled level of worker support and incentives that will help ensure that you never want to leave!