CAAMS is a network of paid carers, a project run by Social Care Research. The Adult Social Care sector relies on four categories of carers: Unpaid family carers, hourly carers (domiciliary), care home carers, and live-in carers. The employment arrangements for paid carers can vary. They may be hired and directly employed by individual families. Some families might opt to use introductory agencies to find a carer, while others may prefer a care agency to source and oversee the carer. Certain carers are directly employed by local councils and work in private residences. Care home carers are typically employed by the care home owner, whether it is council-owned or privately owned. However, care agencies may also provide carers to care homes.

The aspects of modern slavery differ across these various paid carer categories. For instance, migrant carers are often considered vulnerable as their visas are tied to a specific employer, making them susceptible to threats of visa cancellation if they attempt to negotiate for better working conditions. Domiciliary carers frequently work 12-14 hours a day but are only compensated for the 7 hours they spend in direct contact with care recipients, with no pay for travel time between clients. On the other hand, live-in carers face different challenges. Those caring for older people with mental health issues may find themselves working around the clock, as families are often hesitant to hire a second carer for night shifts. Some live-in carers endure extended work hours without breaks and may be required to perform non-care related tasks for the entire family.

The CAAMS community excels in addressing the issues encountered by paid carers by categorising them based on the modern slavery elements they encounter, allowing for tailored solutions to be implemented. Upon joining the community, you can connect with groups that align with your specific challenges. In some cases, you may need to join multiple groups to address all your concerns. For example, a migrant worker may join the migrant carer group as well as the live-in carers group or the domiciliary group or Home Care group depending on the type of care you provide.