Dementia Support Carer Jobs in Innerleithen

Work as a self-employed dementia support carer in Innerleithen, helping people stay safe and comfortable at home with patience, small routines and familiar surroundings. You’ll focus on companionship, memory-friendly approaches and practical support so clients can remain in a place they know best.

There is 1 family currently looking for care in the wider area.

These roles suit carers who prefer long-term, predictable relationships rather than rushed handovers. Typical tasks include supporting with daily living, encouraging familiar routines, gentle prompting with tasks and being a steady, calm presence through good and bad days. You’ll often work alongside families to create consistent patterns that help reduce anxiety and confusion.

PrimeCarers connects you directly with families around Innerleithen and the wider Scottish Borders. You choose which clients to work with, your service area and the hours you accept — covering Innerleithen and nearby towns such as Peebles, Galashiels, Selkirk, Melrose, Lauder and Earlston. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates; many set fees in the range £18.80–£19.60 per hour depending on experience and responsibilities.

PrimeCarers takes care of the admin so you can focus on care: we find clients, handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and insurance is included while you work. That means less time chasing paperwork and more time building routine and trust with the people you support.

To join we ask for 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. We do not advertise a single post here — we list ongoing, self-employed opportunities across Innerleithen and surrounding areas so you can choose what fits your life.

Applying takes minutes. Create a profile, upload a reference and any certificates, and our team will verify your details—profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live you can review client requests, set your rates, and accept the shifts or regular hours that suit you.

If you’re tired of agency rota churn and want to work with people who value continuity and dignity, PrimeCarers makes it straightforward to move to a self-employed way of working while keeping essential support in place. Join other carers in Innerleithen who are choosing meaningful home-based dementia work across the Scottish Borders.