Self-employed carers wanted in Dysart
Dementia Support Carer Jobs in Dysart
Set your own hours and rates — typical pay £18.80–£20 per hour
- 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
Help people living with dementia remain at home and surrounded by the familiar: that’s the focus for carers we’re recruiting in Dysart. Work with individuals and families to keep routine, reduce confusion and maintain dignity through calm, patient support in their own living space in Dysart and across Fife. Right now, 4 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
What the role looks like day-to-day: companionship and conversation paced for someone with memory loss; maintaining regular routines for meals, sleep and personal care; gentle assistance with washing, dressing and mobility; medication prompts and support; memory-friendly activities and reminiscence; practical help around the home and clear, reassuring communication with family. Much of the work is about patience, repetition and creating small, predictable rhythms that help someone feel safe.
This is an ongoing stream of self-employed opportunities rather than a single post. Carers set their own rates and can choose the clients, hours and area they cover. Typical pay is £18.80–£20 per hour. You can offer hourly visits (£18.80–£20 per hour) or live-in support (£142–£160 per day), and you decide the balance that suits you. Many carers find shifts near Kirkcaldy, East Wemyss, Kinghorn, Buckhaven, Glenrothes and Markinch.
PrimeCarers supports you with the admin side: we introduce clients, handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance cover while you work. That means you can concentrate on care while we take care of the paperwork. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.
Who this suits: experienced, thoughtful carers who prefer the flexibility of self-employment and want to build steady relationships with people living with dementia. If you’re tired of rotating rotas and want to work in familiar homes where routine matters, this could be for you. We’re especially keen to hear from carers already working in or near Dysart, Kirkcaldy and nearby towns.
Minimum requirements to join PrimeCarers: at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We’ll walk you through verification and support you to present your experience clearly so families can choose you with confidence.
If you want more control over your work, to focus on dementia support, and to work close to home in Dysart and across Fife, create a profile now. It takes only a few minutes to apply and you’ll hear from us about next steps so you can start choosing the clients and hours that fit your life.
What carers earn around Dysart
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 17 carers in the area
£18.80–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 15 carers in the area
£17–£19 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 183 carers in the area
£142–£160 per day
What you would take home in Dysart
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
£420
25 hours a week, before tax
A month
£1,820
The same week across a calendar month, before tax
Charged for your time
£21 an hour x 25
£525
£2,275
PrimeCarers commission
20%, VAT included
- £105
- £455
You receive
£16.80 an hour
£420
£1,820
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 17 carers within 30km of Dysart on PrimeCarers charge for this kind of work, taken from the platform when this page was last built. 4 hourly and night placements within 30km of Dysart are open at the moment.
Register as a carer to set your own rate and apply for work around Dysart.
Register as a carerWhy carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your rates
Work as self-employed and choose the hourly or live-in rates that fit your experience and lifestyle.
Flexible hours
Pick the clients and shifts you want. Choose mornings, evenings, weekends or regular routines.
Meaningful relationships
Support people with dementia to stay at home, building continuity and trust with families.
Admin support & cover
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply in minutes, upload your experience and references so families can find you.
- 2
Verify and go live
We check your documents (we can help with an Enhanced DBS) and your profile typically goes live within days.
- 3
Choose clients and shifts
Respond to introductions, agree hours and care plans directly with families while PrimeCarers handles payments and contracts.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. You decide whether to offer hourly visits or live-in support and set prices that reflect your experience.
We find clients, manage contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance cover while you work. That leaves you free to focus on care and building relationships.
You need at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
Applying only takes minutes. Once your documents are verified, profiles typically go live within days and families can start to contact you about ongoing care in Dysart and surrounding areas.
Yes. Carers choose their own clients, hours and service area. Many carers who register in Dysart also take work in nearby towns and across Fife.
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 Dysart through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
