Seeking a self-employed PA for lady with young onset dementia-Hinckley

We are looking to hire a PA to help assist my mum in her day to day life.

Ideally, we want someone who has some experience with young onset dementia. Mum is still independent and we want to encourage this further by employing a compassionate, friendly individual who can engage with her and build a solid relationship over time.

Current duties include medication prompting, help with meal prep, food shopping, social outings, walks, and a small amount of light housework. The ideal candidate will ensure mum is able to participate in all these activities with gentle encouragement. Mum is also animal mad and has two cats in her home, so PAs must be okay with pets.

As the disease progresses we may have to include tasks such as personal care, but this is not necessary at this time.

The ideal PA will have a full UK driving license and access to their own car in order to take mum out when needed. A valid DBS is also required.

Mum will require someone every morning and potentially in the evening as well as social calls during the week. Therefore we'd like to hire a couple of people to cover a 7 day period and to ensure sickness/holidays can be covered.

This is a self-employed position and therefore the successful candidate will be responsible for their own tax and NI contributions.

Genders which may apply for this job – Any

Hours per week – up to 6 hours per week, split over 7 days

Hourly rate – £17

Area – Hinckley and Bosworth

Driving licence required – Yes

Employer has pets – Yes

Employer is smoker – No

Required care experience – awareness of following prescribed medication protocols, dementia care, mental health