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Dementia Support Carer Jobs in Dukinfield
Flexible, self-employed dementia care roles paying £18.50–£20 per hour. Choose your clients, hours & areas.
- 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 · How soon you start depends mostly on your DBS check
Description
If you have experience supporting clients living with dementia and want to work flexibly in Dukinfield and the surrounding Manchester areas, PrimeCarers offers ongoing self-employed opportunities to match your skills. As a dementia support carer, your role is vital in helping clients stay comfortable and secure in their own homes, maintaining familiar routines and surroundings with patience and respect.
Many families in Dukinfield and nearby towns like Ashton under Lyne, Ashton St. Michael's, Audenshaw, Denton West, Denton and Denton South are seeking carers who understand the unique challenges of dementia care. Right now, 23 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
With PrimeCarers, you control your working life. Set your own rates within the typical range of £18.50–£20 per hour, decide which clients to support, choose your hours, and select your preferred service areas. Whether you want daytime visits or live-in care, you can tailor your work to suit your lifestyle.
We handle client introductions, contracts, invoicing, and payments – all with insurance included while you work through the platform. This means you can focus on delivering compassionate, high-quality care without the usual administrative hassle.
To join, you need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (which we can help arrange if you don’t have one), the right to work in the UK, and verifiable references. Our simple application process takes just minutes, and most profiles go live within days of verification.
Working in dementia care requires patience, empathy, and a calm approach. By supporting clients in their own homes in Dukinfield and the wider Manchester area, you help maintain their independence and quality of life. This role suits carers who value meaningful relationships, enjoy flexible working, and want to make a real difference.
If you’re ready to take control of your care career and support families living with dementia in Dukinfield, apply now. It’s quick, straightforward, and could be the change you’ve been looking for.
What carers earn around Dukinfield
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 234 carers in the area
£18.50–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 205 carers in the area
£17–£18 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1630 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
What you would take home in Dukinfield
You set your own rate on PrimeCarers, and the rate you advertise is what a client is charged for your time. Our commission comes out of that rate rather than being added to it. Put your week in and the figures below move with it.
A week
£400
25 hours a week, before tax
A month
£1,733
The same week across a calendar month, before tax
Charged for your time
£20 an hour x 25
£500
£2,166.67
PrimeCarers commission
20%, VAT included
- £100
- £433.33
You receive
£16 an hour
£400
£1,733.33
Visits shorter than six hours are charged at the hourly commission rate. The commission is taken out of the rate you advertise rather than added on top of it, and the VAT on it comes out of our share.
Tax is yours to sort out
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed, so Income Tax and National Insurance come out of the take-home figure above. Nothing is deducted for you and this page does not work out what you owe. Tax and money as a self-employed carer walks through registering with HMRC and what to put aside.
Rates from what 234 carers within 30km of Dukinfield on PrimeCarers charge for this kind of work, taken from the platform when this page was last built. 23 hourly and night placements within 30km of Dukinfield are open at the moment.
Register as a carer to set your own rate and apply for work around Dukinfield.
Register as a carerWhy Work with PrimeCarers?
Set Your Own Rates
Choose your pay within the typical range of £18.50–£20 per hour to suit your experience and needs.
Flexible Hours
Work when and where you want by selecting clients and shifts that fit your life.
Meaningful Care
Provide vital support to people living with dementia, helping them stay safe and comfortable at home.
Trusted Platform
We handle contracts, invoicing, payments and include insurance while you work.
How to Join PrimeCarers
- 1
1. Apply Online
Complete our quick application with your experience, references, and DBS check details.
- 2
2. Profile Verification
We verify your information and set up your profile, typically within a few days.
- 3
3. Start Supporting Clients
Choose dementia care clients in Dukinfield and nearby areas and begin your flexible self-employed work.
Frequently Asked Questions
You should have at least one year of professional care experience, ideally including dementia support, so you understand how to provide patient, routine-based care in clients’ homes.
Yes, if you don’t already have an Enhanced DBS check, PrimeCarers can assist you in arranging one as part of your application process.
As a self-employed carer, you choose your hourly rate within the typical range of £18.50–£20 per hour. You can adjust your rates based on your experience and the care you provide.
No, you can select your preferred service area, including nearby towns like Ashton under Lyne, Ashton St. Michael's, Audenshaw, Denton West, Denton and Denton South, so you have flexibility over where you work.
Applications take just minutes and profiles usually go live within days after verification, allowing you to start supporting clients quickly.
Guides for carers
What the work pays, the checks and paperwork you need, and how to get started.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Dukinfield through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.