Dementia Carer Jobs in Kesgrave

Work supporting people living with dementia in their own homes across Kesgrave and the surrounding neighbourhoods. This role is about patience, small routines and keeping life as familiar as possible — companionship, gentle prompting, personal care, household tasks and helping maintain safe, comforting surroundings. You’ll often be the steady, familiar face who helps a person live well at home.

Right now, 4 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

These ongoing self-employed opportunities suit experienced carers who value continuity and relationship-based support. You’ll use observant listening, clear routines and respectful approaches to reduce anxiety and confusion. Tasks commonly include supporting morning and evening routines, prompting medication and meals, reassuring during times of agitation, simple activity-based memory prompts, mobility support and safe transfers when needed. Work takes place in people’s own homes, so patience and the ability to adapt to established household rhythms are essential. Kesgrave clients often prefer carers who can bring consistency rather than rotating teams.

Pay and flexibility are in your hands: carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed, set their own rates and choose their clients, hours and service area. Typical roles pay around £18.89–£20 per hour and you can select hourly or live-in work within the £18.89–£20 per hour and £145–£160 per day ranges as appropriate. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you work. If you’re thinking of moving away from agency shifts, this model keeps the practical admin with PrimeCarers while you keep control of your day-to-day care.

Basic requirements to join are straightforward and professional: at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK, and verifiable references. You’ll need to be comfortable working alone in people’s homes and committed to dementia-aware practice. We look for compassion, reliability and clear communication with families and other professionals around a client.

Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. You’ll be able to specify the areas you’ll cover around Kesgrave, Ipswich and Ipswich, Woodbridge, Parkeston, Felixstowe, Harwich and Dovercourt and to accept only the clients who suit your skills and availability. This page advertises ongoing self-employed opportunities rather than a single post — create a profile, choose the work you want, and start matching with families who need steady dementia care in Suffolk and nearby towns.