Join as a self‑employed carer
Dementia Carer Jobs in Chulmleigh
Support people at home, set your own hours and rates — typical £19–£19.20 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
PrimeCarers connects experienced, self‑employed carers with families in Chulmleigh who want gentle, consistent dementia support at home. These are ongoing opportunities to help people stay in familiar surroundings, keeping to routine and supporting independence with patience and respect. You’ll work with individuals and families who value continuity of care and a calm, predictable approach.
New care jobs in the area are posted on PrimeCarers throughout the year.
What the role involves: supporting people living with dementia in their own homes — keeping to routines, offering companionship, assisting with personal care and medication prompts, helping with simple tasks and meaningful activities that reduce anxiety and confusion. Work often centres on preserving familiar surroundings and building trust rather than rapid task‑driven visits. This kind of care suits carers who are patient, observant and confident in adapting daily plans to the person’s mood and memory.
PrimeCarers is built for people who want control. Carers on the platform are self‑employed: you set your own rates, choose your clients, hours and service area, and can work across Chulmleigh and nearby communities such as Ten Acres, South Molton, North Tawton, Hatherleigh, Great Torrington and Crediton. Typical rates for this kind of work are £19–£19.20 per hour. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work — so you can focus on care, not admin.
Requirements to join are straightforward: 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. If you already have dementia care experience, familiarity with person‑centred approaches and a calm, routine‑led style will make you a strong fit.
Applying takes minutes. Create a profile, list your experience and availability, and upload essentials — DBS, references and right‑to‑work documents. Profiles normally go live within days of verification, and then you can begin choosing client matches in Chulmleigh and across Devon. There’s no single advertised shift here — these are ongoing, self‑employed opportunities to build regular care relationships in people’s homes.
If you’re thinking of moving away from agency constraints and want to prioritise meaningful dementia support at home, PrimeCarers makes the transition straightforward. Set your hours, keep continuity for the people you support, and work locally around Chulmleigh while PrimeCarers handles payments and paperwork. Apply now and have your profile live in days.
What carers earn around Chulmleigh
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 6 carers in the area
£19–£19.20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 5 carers in the area
£17.50–£18 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 434 carers in the area
£148–£161 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You’re self‑employed and set your fees. Typical rates for dementia care in the area are £19–£19.20 per hour.
Flexible hours
Choose the clients and shift patterns that fit your life — days, evenings or regular calls in Chulmleigh and nearby towns.
Meaningful dementia work
Focus on continuity, routine and companionship—building relationships that help people stay at home longer.
Admin and insurance handled
PrimeCarers finds clients, manages contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Sign up in minutes, add your experience and availability, and upload DBS, references and right‑to‑work documents. PrimeCarers can help arrange an Enhanced DBS if needed.
- 2
Choose clients and hours
Review matches in Chulmleigh and surrounding areas, pick the households and shift times that suit you, and agree terms directly.
- 3
Care and get paid
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments. Insurance is included while you work, so you can focus on providing consistent dementia care.
Frequently asked questions
It means you run your own care service: you set your rates, choose clients and manage your schedule. PrimeCarers introduces families, handles payments and provides insurance while you’re working with a client.
Yes — an Enhanced DBS is required. If you don’t have one, PrimeCarers can assist with arranging it as part of the onboarding process.
You set your own rates. Typical ranges for this work are shown across the platform (for example £19–£19.20 per hour for hourly care and £148–£161 per day for live‑in day rates). Choose what reflects your experience and the support you provide.
Applying takes minutes. Once your documents and references are verified, profiles typically go live within days and you can begin selecting client matches in Chulmleigh and nearby towns.
At least one year of professional care experience is required. Experience with person‑centred approaches, routine‑keeping and dementia‑specific communication is highly valued by families seeking continuity of care.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Chulmleigh through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
