Self-employed dementia carers wanted
Dementia Support Carer Jobs in Clitheroe
Work locally, set your own rates — typical pay is £18.80–£21 per hour. Choose clients and hours that suit your life.
- 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
Work as a self-employed dementia support carer in Clitheroe, helping people stay safe and comfortable at home where routine and familiar surroundings matter most. You’ll support daily life, encourage independence and offer patient companionship for clients living with dementia while coordinating with families and other professionals as needed.
Right now, 11 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.The work typically involves supporting personal care, prompting medications, helping with meals, keeping to routines, engaging with calming activities and offering steady companionship. Much of the role is about patience, observation and keeping environments familiar — small details make a big difference for someone living with dementia. You may also help with light domestic tasks, escorting to day centres or appointments and keeping clear notes for families.
This platform is built for people who want autonomy. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed, set their own rates and choose their clients, hours and service area. Typical rates for this kind of role are £18.80–£21 per hour. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work, so you can focus on care.
Who this suits: experienced care workers who prize continuity, patient communication and the chance to build trusting relationships. If you’re used to agency shifts but want more control over your day, or if you already deliver dementia support and prefer working in familiar homes across Clitheroe and surrounding areas, this could fit. Many carers travel between nearby towns including Downham, Padiham, Great Harwood, Clayton le Moors, Brierfield and Nelson to support local families.
To join you need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. An Enhanced DBS check is required; PrimeCarers can help arrange one if you need it. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.
PrimeCarers supports carers across Lancashire and ensures payments and contracts are professionally managed. You remain in control of when and where you work, and the people you choose to support, while benefiting from the administrative support we provide.
Ready to make a practical difference for people living with dementia in Clitheroe? Create your profile, set your availability and start connecting with families who value patient, routine-based home care.
What carers earn around Clitheroe
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 42 carers in the area
£18.80–£21 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 32 carers in the area
£17–£19.89 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1209 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
What PrimeCarers gives you
Set your own rates
You decide what to charge and who you work with. Typical rates are £18.80–£21 per hour.
Flexible hours
Choose hours and service area that fit your routine, whether daytime visits or longer home support.
Meaningful work
Build ongoing relationships and support clients to stay at home with consistent care and familiar routines.
Admin support & insurance
PrimeCarers handles client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Sign up in minutes, add your experience and references, and request or arrange an Enhanced DBS if needed.
- 2
Choose clients and hours
Browse introductions in Clitheroe and nearby towns, select clients that fit your skills and availability, and set your rates.
- 3
Start working and get paid
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments while you focus on care. Profiles usually go live within days of verification.
Questions carers often ask
Yes — you need at least one year of professional care experience. Experience supporting people living with dementia is highly valued because the work often depends on patience, routine and small personal knowledge about each client.
As a self-employed carer you set your own hourly rates and availability. Use £18.80–£21 per hour as a reference and choose clients whose needs and schedules suit you.
You must have the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and an Enhanced DBS check. If you don’t yet have a DBS, PrimeCarers can help arrange one.
We introduce you to families, handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and include insurance while you work. That leaves you free to focus on providing steady, compassionate care in Clitheroe and across Lancashire.
Applying takes only minutes and profiles generally go live within days of verification, so you can begin connecting with local families quickly.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Clitheroe through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
