Self-Employed Carer Opportunities

Dementia Support Carer Jobs in Atherton

Choose your own clients, hours and rates – typical pay is £18.50–£20 per hour

  • Set your own rates, with no agency cut
  • Choose your clients and your hours
  • Contracts, invoicing and payments handled for you
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Registering takes a few minutes · Most carers are live within days

Description

If you have at least one year of professional care experience and a passion for supporting people living with dementia, PrimeCarers offers a flexible way to work in and around Atherton. Our platform connects self-employed carers directly with families who need patient, routine-based care in familiar surroundings. This role is ideal for carers who value building meaningful relationships and supporting people with dementia to live well at home.

Working through PrimeCarers means you choose your own clients, hours, and service area, which can include nearby towns such as Tyldsley, Lee Bank, Westhoughton, Leigh, Hindley and Walkden. You set your own rates within a typical range of £18.50–£20 per hour, allowing you to reflect your skills and experience. Whether you prefer day visits or live-in care, there are opportunities to suit your lifestyle and availability.

As a dementia support carer, your work involves helping clients maintain routines that bring comfort and reduce confusion. This includes gentle encouragement, companionship, and practical support with daily activities in the client’s own home. Your patience and understanding are key to creating a calm and familiar environment that helps clients feel secure.

PrimeCarers handles all the administrative tasks for you, including finding clients, managing contracts, invoicing, and payments. Insurance is included while you work, so you can focus on what you do best – caring. To join, you’ll need an Enhanced DBS check, the right to work in the UK, verifiable references, and at least one year of professional care experience. If you don’t have an Enhanced DBS check, we can assist you in arranging one.

Applying is straightforward and takes just minutes. Once your profile is verified, it typically goes live within days, so you can start connecting with families in Atherton and the wider Manchester area quickly. Whether you’re looking for more control over your working life or want to move away from agency work, PrimeCarers offers a supportive platform for self-employed carers.

Right now, 34 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

What carers earn around Atherton

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

Based on 282 carers in the area

£18.50–£20 per hour

Overnight care

Based on 247 carers in the area

£17–£18 per hour

Live-in care

Based on 1378 carers in the area

£145–£160 per day

Why Join PrimeCarers as a Dementia Support Carer?

Set Your Own Rates

You decide your hourly rate within the typical range of £18.50–£20 per hour to reflect your skills and experience.

Flexible Hours

Choose when and where you work, including around Atherton and nearby areas like Tyldsley, Lee Bank, Westhoughton, Leigh, Hindley and Walkden.

Meaningful Work

Provide compassionate, routine-based care that supports clients living with dementia in their own homes.

Peace of Mind

PrimeCarers handles contracts, payments, and includes insurance while you care.

How to Get Started with PrimeCarers

  1. 1

    Create Your Profile

    Apply online in minutes with your care experience, references, and right to work details.

  2. 2

    Verification & DBS

    We help arrange your Enhanced DBS check if needed and verify your credentials quickly.

  3. 3

    Connect and Care

    Once approved, your profile goes live and you can start choosing clients and working flexibly.

Frequently Asked Questions

You need at least one year of professional care experience, ideally including work with clients living with dementia. This ensures you can provide the patience and support these roles require.

Yes. You decide your service area, hours, and clients. Many carers choose to work in Atherton and nearby towns such as Tyldsley, Lee Bank, Westhoughton, Leigh, Hindley and Walkden to suit their lifestyle.

An Enhanced DBS check is required to join PrimeCarers. If you don’t have one, we can assist you with the application process to ensure you meet all requirements.

PrimeCarers manages invoicing and payments on your behalf. You set your own rates within the typical range and get paid promptly for your care hours, with insurance included while you work.

Applying takes just minutes and once your profile is verified, it usually goes live within days so you can start connecting with families in and around Atherton quickly.

Ready to start earning on your own terms?

Join the carers already working with families around Atherton through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.