1. Advance of Wage Eligibility Fact Sheet (Simply Safe Care Group), Detailed Version.
Who Can Apply?
Must be an employee of Simply Safe Care Group Ltd for at least 6 consecutive months
Must not have been sick for 4 months prior to applying
Application must be made using the official Advance of Pay form
Key Policy Points (from Staff Loans and Advances Policy)
Advance of Pay:
Money taken against your next salary, deducted in full from your next pay (regardless of days left in the month)
Maximum amount: 50% of average monthly wage or up to £500 (if 50% is more)
Limit: Maximum 3 advances per financial year, spaced at least 4 months apart
Documentation:
Must attach current pay-slip; use prescribed form only
Eligibility:
Not for correcting payroll errors; those are handled separately
Application review: All requests are considered individually and are entirely at the discretion of Simply Safe Care Group Ltd, no automatic right to approval
Decision authority:
Andrew Thorne Responsible Individual, reviews and approves/denies all requests
Repayment: Full amount deducted from next pay; if leaving the company, any outstanding balance will be taken from final pay or pursued as a debt
Tax:
There may be tax implications; seek professional advice if unsure
Application Process
Complete the Advance of Pay Application Form:
Submit to your Line Manager with required documents
Manager reviews and forwards to Finance/Registered Manager
Decision is communicated as soon as practicable (urgent requests should be flagged)
Additional Notes
Simply Safe Care Group Ltd reserves the right to request additional evidence to support your application
If your request is denied, you may be offered an alternative payment if available
Policy can be changed at any time and does not form part of your contract
Advance is not available for errors in payroll, report those to your manager for correction
For full policy and application forms, refer to QCS App or HR department. *