Dementia Carer Jobs in Houghton le Spring

Work one-to-one supporting people living with dementia in their own homes across Houghton le Spring. You’ll focus on gentle routines, familiar surroundings and patience — helping people stay independent for as long as possible while reducing distress and preserving dignity.

Right now, 11 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

This is ongoing self-employed work rather than a single shift. Carers set their own hours and choose the clients they work with, so you can build a schedule that suits you and the families you support. Typical rates for this kind of dementia support fall in the range £18.50–£20 per hour depending on experience, location and the level of care needed.

PrimeCarers finds you clients and handles the contracts, invoicing and payments so you can focus on care. While you are working on a booking, insurance is included. Many carers who’ve moved to PrimeCarers from agencies tell us they value the practical admin support and the chance to keep one-to-one continuity with people with dementia across Houghton le Spring and the surrounding parts of Tyne and Wear.

This kind of role suits someone who already has stable caring experience, listens carefully, and prefers the slower, relationship-led approach dementia care needs. You’ll use routine, memory prompts and a calm, predictable approach rather than short, rushed visits. You can choose to cover Houghton le Spring and nearby areas such as Washington, Chester le Street, Seaham, Sunderland, Birtley and Fulwell depending on your travel preferences.

Requirements to join

• At least 1 year of professional care experience supporting older adults or people with dementia
• An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one if needed)
• The right to work in the UK and verifiable references

Applying takes minutes. Add your skills, availability and a short description of your dementia experience; PrimeCarers verifies documents and references, and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live you can review any matches and choose which families to accept.

If you want meaningful, steady work supporting people with dementia at home in Houghton le Spring — with control over who you support, when you work and what you charge — PrimeCarers is set up to make that straightforward and practical.