Housekeeper/free rent

[Austrianmilk]

Not sure if such a thing exists but I am asking if anyone knows of this sort of set up and how I'd go about finding the right person.
Basically my dad lives alone, doesn't require care but the house does! He has a double room available, large garden, parking, internet that he would be willing to allow someone to live in rent and bill free in exchange for say 2 hours of light duties a day eg hoover, laundry, prep meal. The ideal person would probably work part time elsewhere. Are there websites that you can advertise such a thing? We are totally new to this idea and not sure where to start!

This sort of thing used to be advertised in The Lady magazine but not sure if it even exists now. Sounds a fab set up for the right person.

Google elderly house share

https://homeshareuk.org/

https://twogenerations.co.uk/?gclid=CjwKCAjwp8OpBhAFEiwAG7NaEo62fEx0uGo_UWe6MvwG0Cn26wiU51zS9sMgKyF3jxruWKs8Vex2ABoCe60QAvD_BwE

https://www.sharemyhome.co.uk/

you need to be paying at least the minimum wage
2 hours a day is 75 a month- is the rent on a single room £800 ?
there was a large legal case a few years ago- not sure what the outcome was but hmrc were ascertaining that they were employees and needed to be treated as such, ni, pension etc

And be careful too, to check that both your parent & potential carer get on before you commit to the moving in of anyone. Sometimes I understand there is a need to find a quick resolution to elder parent problems but slowly, slowly.
Also, safety & trust issues - you would be inviting a virtual stranger to live with a parent, who may have access to their wallet &/or confidential papers.

I think he needs to offer to pay the person an hourly rate plus NIC contributions, then separately charge for the room.

Thank you I've sent them an email. I'd feel a lot more comfortable having an organisation "vet" the person and having a trial period.

My dad is quite simply, lonely. I visit every day but sometimes it's just not enough. He doesn't like being alone overnight and can't really keep up with the housework on a daily basis. He has a lovely home in a quiet area and wants to remain there for as long as possible.

Do you still have that option available

One of my neighbours looked into this but for childcare not company. They decided not to as the modern slavery laws relating to help in return for accommodation looked complicated. You are better off renting a room then using the money to pay someone to help 2 hours per day. My grandad has this setup.