Should she do it?

Pretty sure that she would, vampirequeen - anyone who comes under the 'vulnerable' status. Especially as she's not a family member.

She might need a CRB if she's working with an elderly person.

This might help

www.youretheboss.org.uk/paid-carers/how-do-i-become-a-paid-carer

Thanks Marelli, I`ll tell her that.

In fact, number, if she went along to the college, she may just find that all she needed to do would be a Level 1 in Care/Health and Social Care. Not at all difficult and it would be something under her belt for later on if she wanted to continue in that type of career.

Ok FlicketyB that's just what I was going to say. Great minds

Thanks FlicketyB, I will tell her what you said.

On the practical and legal side why does she not visit the CAB or a Legal Centre if there is one near or the Carers Centre, again if there still is one for help and advice on this?.

She must also negotiate with the lady's friend what being 'full time' actually means, what hours, what duties. She cannot be expected to be available 24/7 so what arrangements will be in place for the times she is not available.

The decision about whether she wants to take on the work and commitment is something only she can decide, possible in consultation with her family.

One possible alternative would be to have paid carers coming in to do some of the work with her coming in just to undertake, perhaps the most intimate and also to give an oversight to the paid carers to ensure that they are looking after the lady properly and with due respect and consideration.

She shouldnt let anyone jockey her into taking on work she doest feel comfortable doing because of her affection for the lady.

If she felt committed enough her local education college will almost definitely run NVQs for carers. The kind that staff in care homes are expected to do.