Self‑employed dementia care roles

Dementia Support Carer Jobs in Banbury

Support people with dementia at home, set your own rates (£19.20–£22 per hour) and choose the hours that suit you in Banbury.

  • 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

Work with people living with dementia in their own homes across Banbury, helping them keep a calm routine, familiar surroundings and as much independence as possible. You’ll focus on companionship, prompting daily routines, reassuring presence and supporting personal care when needed — all delivered with patience and consistency. Right now, 4 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

These are ongoing self-employed opportunities for experienced carers who want a different way of working in Banbury and the wider Oxfordshire area. You set your own approach and your own rates; many carers list typical rates around £19.20–£22 per hour. Work can be daytime calls, evening visits or live-in support depending on local need and your availability.

Typical duties include:

  • Building trust through familiar routines and gentle communication
  • Helping with personal care, meals and medication prompts as agreed
  • Supporting mobility, household tasks and safe, comforting companionship
  • Working with families to keep home life consistent for the person living with dementia

PrimeCarers is set up to make self-employed care straightforward. You choose your clients, hours and service area; PrimeCarers finds clients and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can start connecting with local families quickly. You might find work in Banbury itself or nearby towns such as Neithrop, Ruscote, Brackley, Chipping Norton, Shipston on Stour and Southam.

To join you must have at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. An Enhanced DBS check is also required; PrimeCarers can help arrange this for you. You will remain self-employed and free to set your hourly rate and availability.

If you’re an experienced carer thinking about leaving agency work, this model gives you more control while keeping the practical admin in one place. Create a profile, confirm the required checks and start receiving client matches that fit your skills and the kind of dementia support you prefer to provide. Profiles for carers in Banbury typically go live within days once verified.

We’re looking for calm, patient carers who understand the value of routine and familiar surroundings. If that sounds like you, applying takes minutes and could be the first step to a more flexible, focused way of supporting people living with dementia in your local community.

What carers earn around Banbury

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 27 carers in the area

£19.20–£22 per hour

Overnight care

Based on 19 carers in the area

£17–£18.20 per hour

Live-in care

Based on 2541 carers in the area

£145–£160 per day

Why carers choose PrimeCarers

Set your own rates

You’re self‑employed and decide what to charge — many carers list typical rates around £19.20–£22 per hour.

Choose your hours

Pick the shifts, days and areas that suit your life — part‑time, full day or occasional calls.

Meaningful dementia work

Focus on relationship-based care: routine, continuity and supporting people to stay at home.

Admin handled for you

PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.

How it works

  1. 1

    Apply in minutes

    Complete a short online profile and tell us about your experience and availability.

  2. 2

    Verify and go live

    Confirm checks and references; PrimeCarers can help with an Enhanced DBS. Profiles usually go live within days.

  3. 3

    Find clients and work

    Accept client matches that suit you, agree terms directly and manage your bookings.

Frequently asked questions

Yes — we ask for at least one year of professional care experience. Experience supporting people living with dementia is especially valued because the role relies on patience, routine and communication skills.

All carers need an Enhanced DBS check, verifiable references and the right to work in the UK. If you don’t yet have an Enhanced DBS, PrimeCarers can help arrange one.

PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments on your behalf. Insurance is included while you work on assignments arranged through the platform.

Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers are self‑employed and choose their clients, hours and service area. You set your rates and accept the work that fits you.

Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live you can begin receiving client matches in Banbury and nearby areas.

Ready to start earning on your own terms?

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