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Simplifying payroll management for care homes


Payroll in the care sector is complex and time-consuming, with challenges such as high staff turnover, shift work, overtime, and strict minimum wage requirements. Managing payroll in-house can take up valuable time and resources that could be better spent on providing quality care.

At dhpayroll, we specialise in outsourced payroll services for care homes, whether you run a multi-site organisation or manage an individual personal budget. Our expert team ensures accurate, compliant payroll processing, including agile onboarding and offboarding, multiple pay period management, and real-time payroll data to support financial planning.

What makes care home payroll so challenging?


Care payroll involves more than standard monthly salaries. Multiple pay types and constant staff changes create pressure on internal teams.

  • Mixed salaried and hourly staff
  • Irregular shifts, overtime and sleep-in payments
  • High staff turnover and frequent updates
  • Bank and agency staff with variable hours
  • Non-standard pay periods
  • Strict HMRC and CQC compliance requirements
payroll for care homes

HOW IT WORKS

 

 

1. Register

Contact us

2. Input

Input payroll information online

3. Done

Done! Payslips and reports are output to your secure online system. Simple!

 

OUR SERVICES

 

 

Auto Enrolment

Secure Online Payslips and Reports

Payroll & Payments Services

Outsourced Services

 

 

What's included in our care home payroll services

Our care home payroll services cover every stage of payroll processing. Each pay run stays accurate, compliant and fully documented.

CQC compliance support

We support payroll processes aligned with CQC expectations. Records stay organised and audit-ready.

Electronic payslips

Staff access payslips securely online. This reduces paper handling and gives instant access to payroll information.

Auto-enrolment

We manage workplace pension enrolment, contributions and ongoing compliance with pension regulations.

CQC compliance support

We support payroll processes aligned with CQC expectations. Records stay organised and audit-ready.

Flexible pay schedules

Weekly, fortnightly or monthly payroll runs available. Pay cycles match your staffing structure and operational needs.

Bank and temporary staff

We calculate pay for bank staff, agency workers and variable hours with full accuracy across every shift pattern.

Ready to simplify your payroll?

We handle  payroll, so your team gets paid on time, freeing you up to focus on care

 

Why us

Why choose dhpayroll for care home payroll services?


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Support for complex staffing needs

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Fast, accurate processing

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Experts in UK legislation for care homes

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Flexible pay schedules for permanent and bank staff

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Secure online payroll systems and payslips

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Transparent pricing with no hidden fees

Helping your payroll run efficiently and smoothly

Hiring an in-house payroll specialist is costly and leaves you vulnerable to staff absences. Outsourcing eliminates this risk.

At dhpayroll we understand the demands of a busy care home. Our expert team ensures seamless payroll management.

Our payroll experts will help you set up good internal practices for collating data and provide the necessary paperwork/templates to enable your care home to gather the correct information for new starters, leavers and other changes to the payroll, such as maternity and sickness.

How our care home payroll services work

Here's what to expect when working with us:

Register

Contact us and provide your start-up details

Input

Share payroll information securely online

Done

We process your payroll, payslips and reports - simple!

Trusted by UK businesses

small business payroll provider

dh Payroll have always provided us with an excellent service. Our payroll requirements change monthly and can sometimes be complex and nothing is ever an issue. Queries are dealt with promptly and efficiently

Kingsgate Recruitment
Director
small business payroll provider

My business has been using David Howard payroll team for over 10 years. The team are first class, return the information and payslips within 24 hours. It allows me and my team to focus on our strengths.

Green Thumb
Director
small business payroll provider

As a recruitment agency supplying temporary staff, the successful running of our weekly payroll is critical. Outsourcing our payroll to dhpayroll was seamless. Our temps have been paid on time, every time.

 Harris Jones Recruitment
Managing Director
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Ready to outsource your care home payroll?

Care home payroll leaves little room for error. We manage deductions, reporting and payroll so you stay compliant and avoid penalties.
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We take the payroll admin off your hands, so you can focus on hitting project deadlinesd so you can focus on delivering projects.

Get a free care home payroll quote