Self‑employed Dementia Carers

Dementia Carer Jobs in Croydon

Set your own rates — typical range £18.80–£20 per hour; choose clients, hours and where you work.

  • 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 Croydon, helping them stay at home where routine and familiar surroundings matter most. These ongoing, self‑employed opportunities suit carers who bring patience, kindness and experience to companionship, personal care and day‑to‑day support.
Right now, 219 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

The role is about steady, person‑centred care: keeping routines, offering reassurance, supporting mealtimes, prompting medication and appointments, and helping families maintain a safe, comfortable home life. You’ll support people across Croydon and nearby neighbourhoods while working with families to respect preferences and familiar rhythms. In Greater London we see a variety of home situations, from short calls to longer companionship visits.

This work suits experienced carers who know dementia care is as much about presence as it is about tasks. Many carers leaving agency work appreciate being able to choose which clients to accept, and to plan shifts around family or other commitments. Typical rates are £18.80–£20 per hour, and as a self‑employed carer you set your own rate, hours and service area.

PrimeCarers finds clients and handles the practical side so you can focus on care. We prepare contracts, manage invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you work. You choose the clients you want to support and the hours you’ll accept — whether that’s short calls, regular daytime visits or longer companionship. We cover Croydon borough and surrounding towns including Waddon, Addiscombe, South Croydon, Beddington, Thornton Heath and Selhurst.

To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. Applications take minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. These listings are ongoing opportunities across Croydon and Greater London, not a single role. If you’re a patient, reliable carer who values familiarity and routine for people with dementia, creating a profile is the next step.

What carers earn around Croydon

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 1201 carers in the area

£18.80–£20 per hour

Overnight care

Based on 1011 carers in the area

£17–£19 per hour

Live-in care

Based on 2124 carers in the area

£145–£160 per day

Why carers choose PrimeCarers

Set your own rates

You’re self‑employed and set the rate that suits you. Typical range: £18.80–£20 per hour.

Choose your hours

Pick the clients, shifts and neighbourhoods that fit your life — daytime, evenings or regular visits.

Meaningful dementia work

Support familiar routines and companionship for people living with dementia in their own homes.

We handle the admin

PrimeCarers finds clients, prepares contracts, manages payments and provides insurance while you work.

How joining works

  1. 1

    Create your profile

    Apply online in minutes, describe your experience and the care you offer.

  2. 2

    Verify and go live

    Provide references and a DBS (we can help arrange an Enhanced DBS). Profiles usually go live within days.

  3. 3

    Choose clients and start

    Accept matches that suit you. PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing, payments and insurance while you work.

Frequently asked questions

You work directly with families, set your own rates and choose your hours. PrimeCarers introduces clients and manages contracts and payments, but you invoice as a self‑employed carer and manage your tax obligations accordingly.

Yes — we require an Enhanced DBS. If you don’t have one, PrimeCarers can help you apply. You’ll also need verifiable references and at least one year of professional care experience.

Carers set their own rates. Typical ranges are shown on profiles; use £18.80–£20 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for live‑in day rates as a guide when setting yours.

We operate across Croydon borough and nearby towns including Waddon, Addiscombe, South Croydon, Beddington, Thornton Heath and Selhurst, connecting carers with families across Greater London.

Applying takes minutes and, once verified, profiles typically go live within days. After that you can review matches and accept the clients you want to support.

Ready to start earning on your own terms?

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