Self-employed care work
Dementia Carer Jobs in Aberfeldy
Support people living with dementia at home, set your own hours and rates — typical pay £15–£25 per hour
- Set your own rates — no agency cut
- Choose your clients and your hours
- Contracts, invoicing and payments handled for you
Registering takes a few minutes · Most carers are live within days
Description
Join PrimeCarers to find self-employed dementia care work in Aberfeldy and the surrounding Perthshire communities. You’ll be supporting people to stay at home where familiar routines, patience and companionship matter most — assisting with daily routines, prompting medications, helping with meals, personal care and gentle mobility support while keeping life as normal and reassuring as possible. There is 1 family currently looking for care in the wider area.
Working through PrimeCarers suits experienced carers who value continuity and relationships. Many families prefer small teams or a single trusted carer so clients benefit from familiar faces and routines. You will choose the clients you work with, the hours you accept and the area you cover, which often includes Aberfeldy and nearby towns such as Pitlochry, Bridge of Tilt, Blair Atholl, Birnam, Scotland and Crieff in Perthshire and Kinross.
Pay is set by you — most carers in this role use a competitive range of £15–£25 per hour depending on experience and the level of support required. PrimeCarers handles client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you are working. Applying takes minutes; profiles typically go live within days of verification.
Typical work includes:
- Supporting daily routines and offering thoughtful companionship
- Personal care and dignity-led assistance
- Meal preparation and nutrition support
- Prompting medication and liaising with family about changes
- Helping maintain mobility and safe movement around the home
Who this suits: carers with patience, good observation, excellent communication with families, and respect for routine and familiar surroundings. If you are ready to move away from agency rota-pressures and want to offer person-centred dementia support in and around Aberfeldy, this is designed for you.
Requirements to join PrimeCarers (you’ll need):
- At least 1 year of professional care experience
- An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this)
- The right to work in the UK and verifiable references
How to apply: create your profile online — it takes minutes. PrimeCarers will verify your documents and references, then your profile will usually go live within days. Once live, you can set your rates, choose the hours that suit you and accept families who match your experience and values in Aberfeldy and across Perthshire and Kinross.
If you want meaningful dementia care work close to home, with the freedom of self-employed hours and the admin support of a platform, PrimeCarers could be the next step for your care career in Aberfeldy.
What carers earn around Aberfeldy
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. Typical ranges are based on what carers in the area currently charge.
Hourly care
competitive rates per hour
Overnight care
competitive rates per hour
Live-in care
Based on 135 carers in the area
£142.50–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your rates
Decide what you charge and accept the clients that fit your experience. Typical range is £15–£25 per hour.
Flexible hours
Choose the shifts and hours that suit your life — day, evening or occasional live-in work.
Meaningful, relationship-led care
Work to support routines, companionship and continuity for people living with dementia in their own homes.
Admin and protection handled
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply online in minutes. Tell us about your dementia care experience and upload documents.
- 2
Verification
We check references and DBS (we can help arrange an Enhanced DBS). Profiles usually go live within days.
- 3
Choose work and get paid
Accept client matches that suit you. PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, plus insurance while you work.
Frequently asked questions
Being self‑employed means you set your own rates, choose which clients and hours to accept, and manage your diary. PrimeCarers connects you with families and handles the paperwork, invoicing and payments.
You need at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
Yes. Insurance is included while you are working with a client through PrimeCarers. We also support contracts and payment processing.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Local demand varies by area and family needs, so times to first booking can differ.
Absolutely. You choose which matches to accept, which hours to work and the area you cover around Aberfeldy and nearby towns.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Aberfeldy through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
