Whilst you are on placement, the arrangement’s for food will be one of the following:
The client directly manages food payment with the carer
The client and a carer have joint food shop (carer is still eligible for items up to £50 a week within that food basket)
Weekly food allowance managed by edyn.care, this is when they will see it on the payslip
If your package includes a food allowance then you will receive a payment of £50, this will be paid alongside your salary.
The £50 allowance covers main food items like meat/ vegetarian substitutes. Other staple items like bread and milk should be supplied by the care recipient. When cooking in a client’s home, it's important you are sensitive to cultural differences and the appropriateness of preparing highly fragranced foods.