PrimeCarers

Self‑employed dementia care

Dementia Carer Jobs in Heathfield

Set your own rates and choose shifts in Heathfield — typical pay £19.20–£21 per hour

  • Set your own rates — no agency cut
  • Choose your clients and your hours
  • Contracts, invoicing and payments handled for you
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Registering takes a few minutes · Most carers are live within days

Description

Support people living with dementia to stay safely at home in Heathfield, keeping routines, familiar surroundings and calm company. These ongoing self‑employed opportunities are for carers who value patience, consistency and relationship-led care. Right now, 2 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Work typically involves supporting someone through their day: gentle prompting, companionship, supporting personal care, helping with meals, keeping to familiar routines and noticing changes in behaviour or wellbeing. You’ll be focused on maintaining dignity and calm — people with dementia benefit from the same carer returning where possible, so reliable, patient professionals are especially sought after. Many of the roles are in private homes across Heathfield and the surrounding East Sussex area, where continuity and familiarity make a real difference.

As a self‑employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own rate and choose the clients, hours and service area that suit you. Typical pay for this kind of work is £19.20–£21 per hour and you can indicate if you prefer hourly or live‑in work (£19.20–£21 per hour / £146–£162.50 per day). You decide when and where you work, whether you want short calls, regular days or longer live‑in support around Heathfield and nearby towns such as Uckfield, Hailsham, Wadhurst, Crowborough, Polegate and Battle.

PrimeCarers brings you the clients and handles contracts, invoicing and payments so you can focus on care. Insurance is included while you work on a placement found through the platform. To join 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. These are ongoing self‑employed roles — this page advertises the type of opportunities available rather than a single job.

Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. When your profile is active you can review client requests and accept only those who suit you. If you’re an experienced carer in Heathfield thinking about stepping away from agency rounds, PrimeCarers gives more control over your work while still connecting you with families who need skilled dementia support.

If you’re ready to work compassionately with people living with dementia in Heathfield and across East Sussex, create a profile and get verified — it’s straightforward and quick, and puts you in control of the care you provide.

What carers earn around Heathfield

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 30 carers in the area

£19.20–£21 per hour

Overnight care

Based on 19 carers in the area

£17–£18.30 per hour

Live-in care

Based on 1109 carers in the area

£146–£162.50 per day

Why carers choose PrimeCarers

Set your own rates

You’re self‑employed and set your fees — keep control of your income and availability. Typical pay is £19.20–£21 per hour.

Choose your hours

Pick the clients, shifts and area that suit your life — short calls, regular days or live‑in support.

Meaningful dementia work

Focus on relationship‑led, consistent care that keeps people with dementia comfortable at home.

Admin and insurance handled

PrimeCarers finds clients and manages contracts, invoicing and payments. Insurance included while you work.

How it works

  1. 1

    Create your profile

    Apply online in minutes — add experience, references and availability.

  2. 2

    Verify and go live

    Complete checks (we can help with Enhanced DBS). Profiles usually go live within days.

  3. 3

    Choose clients and start

    Review client requests, accept the matches you want and begin supporting families in Heathfield.

Frequently asked questions

You need at least one year of professional care experience and verifiable references. We focus on carers experienced in supporting people living with dementia, especially in home settings where routine and familiarity matter.

Yes, an Enhanced DBS is required. PrimeCarers can help arrange the check if you don’t already have one.

Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers are self‑employed: you set your own rates, choose your hours and decide which clients to accept.

PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work on placements arranged through the platform.

Applying takes minutes and, once verified, profiles typically go live within days. How quickly you get client requests depends on your availability, location and the type of dementia care you list.

Ready to start earning on your own terms?

Join the carers already working with families around Heathfield through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.