Dementia Support Carer Jobs in Barnard Castle

Join PrimeCarers as a self-employed dementia support carer working in and around Barnard Castle. This is for experienced carers who want to support people living with dementia at home — keeping routines, familiar surroundings and small, patient interactions at the centre of care. There is 1 family currently looking for care in the wider area.

Typical work involves supporting clients to stay safe and comfortable at home: prompting and assisting with morning and evening routines, companionship, gentle prompting for meals and medication, supporting mobility around the house, and working with families to maintain familiar patterns that reduce distress. Much of the value comes from patience, consistent timing and a calm presence rather than rapid tasks — ideal if you prefer relationship-based care in Barnard Castle and nearby areas such as Southside, Denton North East, Shildon, Bishop Auckland, Wolsingham and Crook.

As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own rates and choose your clients, hours and service area. Many carers set rates around £18–£19.20 per hour depending on experience and whether visits are short or longer. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work, so you can focus on caring rather than paperwork.

This kind of role suits carers who have at least one year of professional care experience and who enjoy continuity: returning to the same clients, helping keep routines stable and building trust with families. You’ll work across Barnard Castle and the wider Durham area, and may travel locally between short visits or longer shifts depending on what you and a client agree.

• Requirements to join: at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK, and verifiable references.
• Flexibility: choose the hours and length of visits that suit you, whether evening support, daily calls, or longer daytime shifts.
• Support: PrimeCarers manages client matching, payments and contracts, and includes insurance while you are working.

Applying takes minutes and your profile typically goes live within days of verification. If you’re an experienced carer in Barnard Castle thinking about leaving agency work but want support with admin and client finding, PrimeCarers could be a good next step. You’ll be able to offer consistent, person-centred dementia care in familiar homes across Barnard Castle and the surrounding Durham communities.