Dementia Support Carer Jobs in Antrim

Work with people living with dementia in their own homes across Antrim and nearby communities. This role is about patience, predictable routines, and helping people keep known surroundings and daily rituals — whether that’s supporting morning routines, prompting meals, or keeping company during familiar activities. You’ll be matched with families who want consistent, compassionate care delivered in Antrim and the surrounding area. There is 1 family currently looking for care in the wider area.

PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers directly with families; you choose the clients, hours and service area that suit you. Many carers who make the move from agency work value keeping regular routines for people with dementia and the extra continuity it brings. Typical pay for dementia support carers on the platform is £18.80–£20 per hour, set by you. PrimeCarers handles finding clients, contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work, so you can focus on care.

Typical dementia support tasks include:

• Person-centred personal care and safe transfers when needed.
• Maintaining routines — morning, mealtime and evening rituals that soothe and orient clients.
• Supporting mobility, medication prompts and spotting changes to report to families or professionals.
• Providing calm companionship and meaningful, familiar activities tailored to each person.

This work suits experienced carers who value continuity, patience and a calm presence. You’ll often support people who respond best to predictable patterns and one consistent carer, which can make a real difference to wellbeing in County Antrim.

To join PrimeCarers you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK, and verifiable references. You remain self-employed: you set your own rates and choose which clients and hours to accept. Applying takes minutes; profiles typically go live within days of verification.

Many carers on PrimeCarers work across Antrim and nearby towns such as Randalstown, Crumlin, Ballyclare, Ballymena, Merville Garden Village and Newtownabbey. If you want more regular hours, occasional evening calls or live-in support, you can search or be matched to families that fit the pattern you prefer. PrimeCarers will manage contracts, payments and invoicing so the administration is taken care of.

If you’re ready for more control over the way you work while delivering steady, meaningful dementia support at home in Antrim, create a profile and start seeing suitable family matches within days.