PA needed to support an elderly lady with dementia in her faith and daily life. FM-SCC-001

Blue Sky Brokers; Salford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring service provider in Salford is seeking a Personal Assistant/Carer to support an 85-year-old lady with dementia for 15 hours per week. The ideal candidate will be kind, trustworthy, and punctual, with good communication skills, and preferably some experience in dementia care. Responsibilities include providing companionship, light housework, and meal preparation. The role offers an hourly rate of £12.60.

Qualifications

• Experience with dementia care preferred but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support to an elderly lady.
• Assist with light housework and meal preparation.
• Accompany her to church and local coffee shops.

Skills

Caring nature

Good communication skills

Reliability

Empathy

Basic cooking skills

Education

Care Certificate

Dementia Awareness Training

First Aid / Emergency First Aid at Work

Food Hygiene / Food Safety Level 2

Manual Handling Skills

Job description

Job Description

Personal Assistant / Carer for Elderly Lady with Dementia.

We are looking for a kind and reliable Personal Assistant / Carer to support an 85-year-old lady with dementia for three days a week.

Looking for a PA that is kind, trustworthy, and respectful of privacy and dignity. Reliable and punctual, with good communication skills. Experience with dementia care preferred but not essential — a caring nature is most important. Full UK driving licence (and access to a car) desirable but not required.

Roles and Responsibilities

The role involves companionship, light housework, preparing meals and accompanying her to church/ local coffee shops.

Specific Requirements

• A genuine caring nature and patience
• Good communication and listening skills
• Reliability and trustworthiness (especially when working independently)
• Empathy and respect for an elderly person’s dignity and faith
• Basic cooking and housekeeping skills
• Understanding of dementia (through experience or training)

Required Training

1. Care Certificate – a UK standard for care workers (covers safeguarding, dignity, infection control, etc.).
2. Dementia Awareness Training – helps the carer understand communication, memory, and behaviour changes.
3. First Aid / Emergency First Aid at Work – basic safety and response skills.
4. Food Hygiene / Food Safety Level 2 – useful since the role includes cooking meals.
5. Manual Handling / Moving & Handling – in case assistance with mobility is ever needed.

All of these can be completed online or through local adult learning providers.

About Me

Lady is an 85-year-old widow with dementia who lives with her son and her cat. She enjoys attending daily Mass at 12:10 and looks forward to her Wednesday Club each week, where she spends time with friends until mid-afternoon. Can sometimes forgets names and faces, but she is still able to hold engaging conversations and finds great joy in being around kind, patient people who share her values.

Hobbies and Interests

• Attending church
• Wednesday club
• Quiz shows
• Playing card
• Cuddles with her cat.

Advert Details

Hourly Rate- £12.60

Hours Per Week- 15

How will the hours be used- 15 hours used over 3 days.