Self-employed dementia care
Dementia Support Carer Jobs in Cofton Common
Set your own rates (typical range £18.50–£20 per hour), hours and clients — support people at home across Cofton Common and beyond.
- Set your own rates, with 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
Support people living with dementia in their own homes across Cofton Common and nearby areas. This role is about patience, small routines and helping someone keep the familiar things that matter: a morning cuppa the way they like it, a regular walk around a favourite room, or gentle reminders that ease the day. Work that fits around life, delivered with calm and respect, suits carers who want to focus on quality not paperwork. Right now, 30 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you choose who you work with, which hours you offer and how far you will travel from Cofton Common. You set your own rates, and many carers in dementia support use a range around £18.50–£20 per hour depending on experience and tasks. Typical hourly roles and live-in support follow the ranges shown: £18.50–£20 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for live-in day rates. PrimeCarers finds clients and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
What the work involves: companionship, prompting with daily routines, supporting safe movement around the home, helping with personal care when needed, administering medication reminders, and recording changes in behaviour or wellbeing for families. You’ll often help keep days predictable with familiar cues and simple activities tailored to each person’s history and preferences. Most roles are home-based around Cofton Common but can include visits into other parts of Birmingham and the wider West Midlands.
Who this suits: experienced carers who prefer one-to-one relationships, enjoy working with people living with cognitive change, and value continuity and small routines. It’s ideal if you’re considering a move away from traditional agency shifts and want more control over your time and rates while still having support for bookings and payments.
Joining requirements: at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK, and verifiable references. We also ask for clear ID and basic home contact details so families can connect securely.
How to apply: creating a profile takes minutes and you’ll upload your experience and references. Profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live, you can browse opportunities close to Cofton Common and across Birmingham City Centre, Chinese Quarter, Jewellery Quarter, Brindleyplace, Birmingham and Gun Quarter and choose the ones that fit your schedule. PrimeCarers handles the paperwork so you can focus on the care.
If you want to build long-term, respectful relationships with people living with dementia in Cofton Common and the West Midlands, this platform gives you freedom with support. Apply now and keep the care personal.
What carers earn around Cofton Common
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 367 carers in the area
£18.50–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 310 carers in the area
£17–£18 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2543 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your rates
Decide your fees and work the hours that suit you — many carers use the £18.50–£20 per hour band as a guide.
Flexible hours
Choose shifts, block bookings or live-in work around your life and availability.
Meaningful, local work
Build relationships supporting people with dementia in Cofton Common and nearby communities.
Support with admin
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing, payments and provides insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Sign up in minutes, add your experience, references and DBS details. PrimeCarers can help arrange an Enhanced DBS if needed.
- 2
Choose clients
Browse local families in Cofton Common and select the roles and times that fit your life.
- 3
Start providing care
PrimeCarers manages contracts and payments so you can focus on safe, compassionate dementia support.
Frequently asked questions
You join PrimeCarers as self-employed. That means you set your own rates, pick clients and manage your working pattern while PrimeCarers supports bookings, contracts and payments.
You need at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
You decide your hourly or live-in day rates. PrimeCarers handles invoicing and collects payments from families, then pays you — plus insurance is included while you’re working with a client.
Yes. You choose your service area and can limit work to Cofton Common, or extend to nearby towns such as Birmingham City Centre, Chinese Quarter, Jewellery Quarter, Brindleyplace, Birmingham and Gun Quarter depending on your preference.
Applying takes minutes. Once your profile and checks are verified, profiles typically go live within days and you can start connecting with families.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Cofton Common through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.