Dementia Carer Jobs in East Wickham

Work as a self‑employed dementia carer supporting people to stay at home, keeping to familiar routines and offering the patience that matters. These ongoing opportunities in East Wickham are for carers who value continuity of care, small household visits and building trust over time. Right now, 117 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Typical work is hands‑on, person‑centred and paced around each individual: prompting daily routines, supporting mealtimes, helping with medication reminders where appropriate, offering companionship and keeping the home environment calm and familiar. Many families in East Wickham prefer carers who understand the importance of routine, gentle cues and consistent faces. You may work in short regular visits, longer companionship shifts or occasional live‑in support depending on your offering and availability.

This platform is built for experienced carers who want control. As a self‑employed carer you set your own rates, choose your clients, hours and the area you cover. PrimeCarers finds families and handles contracts, invoicing and payments — insurance is included while you work. Typical earnings for this kind of role are around £18.80–£20.90 per hour, with hourly and live‑in ranges shown to clients as £18.80–£20.90 per hour and £147–£163.50 per day so you can position your services clearly.

Who this suits: carers with at least a year of professional care experience who want to move away from agency shifts and admin. You’ll be confident supporting people living with dementia, patient with changing needs and keen to keep people comfortable at home in East Wickham and across Bexley. Many carers working via PrimeCarers also cover nearby areas including Welling, Crook Log, Abbey Wood, Falconwood, Plumstead and Belvedere.

Requirements to join are straightforward: a minimum of one year’s professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one) and verifiable references. We don’t recruit for a single post — we advertise ongoing self‑employed opportunities and help you connect with families who value continuity.

Applying takes minutes. Create your profile, add your experience and references, and we’ll verify details. Profiles typically go live within days of verification so you can start being contacted by families in East Wickham quickly. If you’re ready to take control of your work, keep doing the care you love, and build lasting relationships, this is a practical next step.