Petty Cash and Finance

The weekly petty cash budget will be allocated to each home by its manager, this will be at a level to ensure the home can meet the aims and objectives set out within the homes Statement of Purpose. Staff are to manage the placements weekly petty cash budget. A clear and accurate record is to be kept in each itemised section on the Petty Cash form. A separate entry is to be completed in the Petty Cash receipt book and receipts for all purchases are to be obtained and kept.

At each handover the on shift Staff are to ensure the next recipient checks the amount and signs the unit handover form. It is the responsibility of all staff members to ensure all monies are accounted for.  

Staff are to ensure regular money is saved at the Head Office to be used for activities and maintenance as, and when, required. Approval for the collecting and spending of saved money on household goods or activities must be given by the Home Manager. Upon authorisation from the Home Manager, a Funding Request will then need to be submitted to the Finance Director.

Funding Requests must be given with a minimum of 1 weeks’ notice.