Dementia Support Carer Jobs in Gloucester

Work supporting people living with dementia in their own homes across Gloucester and the surrounding communities. This role is about patience, gentle routine and helping people stay comfortable and familiar in the place they know best. You’ll support daily living, companionship, medication prompts and gentle reorientation, always tailoring your approach to each person’s needs. Right now, 7 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

These ongoing, self-employed opportunities suit experienced carers who want to move away from traditional agency hours and take more control. You choose which clients you accept, the hours you work and the service area you cover, while setting your own rates. Typical rates for this role are £18.80–£22 per hour and many carers find that the flexibility and continuity make dementia work exceptionally rewarding.

PrimeCarers finds you clients and handles the contracts, invoicing and payments so you can focus on care. Insurance is included while you work through the platform. You’ll be free to work across Gloucester and nearby towns such as Painswick, Cheltenham, Stroud, Newent, Stonehouse and Eastington when you want to expand your rounds.

What the work looks like

• Building trusting relationships through familiar routines, consistent visiting times and calm communication.
• Supporting with personal care, meals, mobility and in-the-moment reassurance when someone is distressed or confused.
• Working with families to understand preferences, known cues and life history so visits feel stabilising and respectful.

Who this suits

This is for carers with at least a year of professional care experience who want more say over the clients they support. It’s ideal if you’re patient, attentive to small changes, and comfortable creating structure that reduces anxiety for people with dementia. Many carers joining PrimeCarers are moving from agency setups in Gloucester and Gloucestershire and appreciate the continuity of supporting the same people week to week.

Requirements & practical details

• Minimum one year’s professional care experience.
• An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this).
• The right to work in the UK and two verifiable references.

Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. If you’re ready to take a more independent route into dementia care while keeping admin and payments simple, PrimeCarers gives you that freedom and support.