Where do I find a private carer?

Question

I'm looking for a private carer to look after my grandparents in their home in th Edinburgh area, any ideas?

Answer 1

Try a reputable agency-(look in yellow pages for one), then you will know that the carer has been vetted.

Answer 2

You have to advertise in the local paper & / or job centre. Make sure & ask for their qualifications & experience usually SVQ2 or upwards and that they have done a moving & handling course & keep it up to date. You must also advise them that they will have to have a Disclosure carried out on them as this is a neccesary police check on their background which they must have before they enter your parents home as an employee. I am a senior carer for a disabled lady in her own home and I find it increasingly difficult to find good, decent & honest people to join our team. If I can be of any further help, please feel free to contact me. Best wishes & good luck.

Answer 3

if your qualification is good go for any call centers or join ebiz

Answer 4

talk to your local counsil or put an advertisement in the paper i suggest you interview each applicant personally and request any paperwork, your local citizens advice bureau can also give you details on this

Answer 5

Advertise in the paper or look in the classifieds to see if anyone is advertising this type of service.