26.02.2021 Gabriele Strasser 13077

Household-related services: supported "from the spot"

Household-related services are becoming increasingly popular. Our service agency "Vom Fleck weg" provides support for every need and creates secure working conditions.

Whether it's help in the house and garden, family care or everyday care for the elderly: Household-related services are in vogue.

Around 10% of private households already employ domestic help and use the time gained for professional projects, care work and recreation. The number of interested users will continue to rise due to demographic change - an increase in single households and an ageing society. 

Source: Prognos

Service agencies bring benefits for everyone

To date, the majority of household-related services have been provided illegally . This often seems cheaper for the client. Many people shy away from the effort of registering domestic help, especially if they only use household-related services irregularly and on a small scale.

A service agency such as "Vom Fleck weg" is the ideal solution here, as it also takes on jobs for a few hours or on an occasional basis. It combines various assignments into one employment relationship and creates fair job prospects. Users receive the right support for every need and do not have to worry about formalities. 

Secure permanent employment and jobs subject to social insurance contributions

Our employees are trained in housekeeping and everyday support, are permanently employed and some of them are supported as part of the "Participation in the job market" program. For the most part, we create jobs for them that are subject to social insurance contributions, with vacation entitlement, continued payment of wages in the event of illness and cover arrangements, as well as close supervision and regular training.

As an employer, we combine various assignments into one employment relationship and help people to build up career prospects. Through your assignment, you make an important contribution to participation in the labor market and ensure greater fairness in this field of work. 

"From the spot": help in the household and everyday support:

The pme service agency "Vom Fleck weg" is open to a wide variety of target groups - whether families with children, senior citizens, people with disabilities or singles.

We currently operate "Vom Fleck weg" at several locations and are working hard to be able to offer you this service nationwide soon. You can find more information here:

Deducting household-related services from tax

What many people don't know is that you can deduct your expenses for household-related services from your taxes. Each year, you can claim 20 percent of the actual costs up to a maximum of 20,000 euros for tax purposes. The bottom line is that a deduction of up to 4,000 euros per year is possible.

The requirements for this are that the services must be provided in the home or on the property and they must be provided by household members. This includes basic cleaning of the home, sidewalk cleaning and winter maintenance, janitor services, gardening, childcare at home, pet care, care of a relative in need of care or assistance (even if the service is not provided in your own home but in that of the relative).

You will need an invoice as proof of expenditure, which must be paid by bank transfer. 

Settlement with health and long-term care insurance companies possible where applicable

We are actively working on cooperations with cost bearers such as nursing care and substitute health insurance funds in order to be able to offer our services to low-income households - for example by being recognized as a provider of support in everyday life or for respite care. Our service agency "Vom Fleck weg" can also take on family care assignments that are paid for by the substitute health insurance fund. 

Passion and the "personal touch": a portrait of our team members

Our team members are passionate about helping people with their household chores and everyday life. The personal touch is always important to them.

"I really enjoy helping older people who find it difficult to go shopping or clean their own home - or who simply need someone to be there and listen."
Hendrikje, "From the spot" Leipzig

"Older people in particular often struggle with household chores. Through my work for 'Vom Fleck weg', I can make everyday life easier for them."
Franz, "Vom Fleck weg" Munich

"I really enjoy doing something meaningful and helpful and being able to help people with a lot of freedom and support from colleagues. I can contribute a lot of my experience here, e.g. in the medical sector."
Miriam, "From the spot" Düsseldorf

About the pme Familienservice

On behalf of more than 900 employers, the pme Familienservice Group supports employees in achieving a successful work-life balance and being able to work with a clear head. You can find out more about the pme Familienservice Group here: www.familienservice.de/wer-wir-sind