What are Micro-providers?

Micro-providers are small, independent care and support services. They usually provide really flexible, personalised care & support to people at home, out of hospital or in the community. Due to their size and the way that they operate most Micro-providers do not meet the requirement to be registered with The Care Quality Commission (CQC). Somerset County Council runs an support, development and accreditation programme to increase the number and type of supports available in Somerset. Due to the fact most are unregulated the people using their service or their legal representative need direct, manage the care that they support.

Find an Accredited Micro-Provider – Brokerage Tool

There are currently over 2000 Micro-Providers listed on the online in Somerset, so the choice can be overwhelming. Only Accredited Micro-Providers are held on the brokerage tool. Accredited Micro-Providers have had some basic checks completed by Somerset Council and have signed up to our ‘Doing it Right’ quality standards.

This simple and easy to use tool will help you find local care and support across Somerset by matching you with an Accredited Micro-Provider. Micro-Providers are local people who offer a range of care and support services to help people at home or in their local community. We currently have 790 Micro-Providers who are accredited.

This digital matchmaking service will create a bespoke list to help you find your perfect Accredited Micro-Provider.

How it works

• You will be directed to an online form and asked a few questions to determine if a Micro-Provider is the right option for you
• You will be asked what type of care or support service you are looking for, in which area of Somerset that care or support will be delivered and if any specific skills or qualities are required.
• Once submitted the job opportunity details will automatically be sent to Somerset Councils Accredited Micro-Providers. None of your personal information is shared. They will view the care/support request and if they match the experience or service type requested and have availability they will answer ‘YES’.
• Once their interest is registered, an automated email is generated and sent to you with that individual Micro-Providers service description and contact details. (Please do not ‘reply’ to the email you are sent as it won’t reach the Micro-Provider)
• If the Micro-Providers details interest you, you can make the choice to call or email them directly them for further discussions about the role.
• Your job opportunity will run within the Brokerage Tool for three days and at the end of the third day, a summary list of all the Micro-Providers who responded ‘YES’ will be sent to you.

To find your perfect Accredited Micro-Provider use the link below.