Self‑employed carers wanted
Dementia Support Carer Jobs in Dagenham
Set your own hours, choose clients and earn £18.80–£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
If you already support people living with dementia and want to work differently in Dagenham, PrimeCarers connects you directly with local families who need patient, routine-based care at home. Many of the roles focus on companionship, maintaining familiar routines, supporting daily tasks and creating calm, predictable environments so people with dementia can stay comfortable in their own home. Right now, 182 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
This is ongoing self-employed work rather than a single role. Carers set their own rates and choose the clients, hours and service area that suit them. Typical pay sits around £18.80–£20 per hour, with more detail available in profiles that show £18.80–£20 per hour and live-in day ranges such as £145–£160 per day. PrimeCarers handles matching, contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you work.
Work in Dagenham and nearby communities like South Hornchurch, Becontree, Crossness, Becontree Heath, Rush Green and Chadwell Heath supporting people who benefit from patience, simple routines, consistency and familiar surroundings. You’ll often work with the same people so you can build trust, notice small changes and offer care that’s predictable and respectful. The role suits experienced carers who prefer continuity over frequent shift changes and who enjoy adapting tasks to each person’s life story.
To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), and verifiable references. We help with the paperwork so you can focus on delivering good care. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.
If you’re thinking of moving away from agency routines, PrimeCarers gives you more control while keeping the admin handled. Choose when you work, who you work with and how far you’ll travel across Barking and Dagenham and surrounding areas. If you want meaningful, routine-focused dementia support work in Dagenham, create a profile and start seeing matches within days.
What carers earn around Dagenham
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 1111 carers in the area
£18.80–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 967 carers in the area
£17–£19 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2118 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You're self‑employed so you set your rates and decide which clients to accept. Typical pay is around £18.80–£20 per hour.
Choose your hours
Work the shifts that fit your life. Pick daytime visits, regular calls or live‑in days where available.
Meaningful dementia work
Provide routine, companionship and patient, person‑centred support to help people stay at home longer.
Admin and insurance covered
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments; insurance is included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply online in minutes, add your experience and references, and let us know your areas — Dagenham and nearby areas are popular choices.
- 2
Get checked and verified
Provide an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange one), references and right to work documents. Profiles typically go live within days.
- 3
Choose clients and start
See matches, accept the clients you want and begin supporting people with dementia on your terms while PrimeCarers handles payments.
Frequently asked questions
No. Carers on PrimeCarers are self‑employed. You set your own rates, choose clients and manage your schedule while we take care of matching, contracts and payments.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
You set your rate when you accept a client. PrimeCarers handles invoicing and payments so you receive what’s due without chasing paperwork.
Yes. Insurance is included while you are working with clients sourced through PrimeCarers, giving you cover during shifts arranged via the platform.
Applying takes minutes and, once verified, profiles typically go live within days — then you can begin reviewing matches in Dagenham and nearby towns.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Dagenham through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
