Dementia Support Carer Jobs in Kirkby in Ashfield

Support people living with dementia in their own homes across Kirkby in Ashfield and nearby areas. This role is about patience, routine and keeping daily life familiar — helping people stay calm, connected and safe where they feel most comfortable. Right now, 6 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

These are ongoing self-employed opportunities through PrimeCarers. You set your own hours and service area, choose the clients you feel best suited to support and set your own rates. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you work. Many carers who want to move away from agency shifts appreciate the control and continuity this gives in Kirkby in Ashfield and around Nottinghamshire.

Who we’re looking for: carers with at least one year of professional care experience supporting older people or adults with complex needs, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange this if needed), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. You’ll be working in people’s homes, supporting daily routines, offering companionship, assisting with personal care where agreed, prompting medication, helping with mealtimes and using low-stimulation approaches and meaningful activities to reduce anxiety and confusion. You’ll often work alongside families to keep familiar patterns in place and respect the person’s identity and history.

The practical side: pay is set by you and typically sits around £18.80–£21 per hour depending on experience and the support needed. Hourly and live-in ranges are available as options (see typical ranges: £18.80–£21 per hour and £145–£160 per day). You choose whether you prefer short visits, longer daytime shifts or live-in arrangements, and which neighbourhoods you’ll cover, including Sutton in Ashfield, Mansfield, Alfreton, Hucknall, Eastwood and Langley Mill. PrimeCarers takes care of the paperwork so you can focus on care.

Applying takes minutes. Create a profile, upload your documents and references, and once verified your profile typically goes live within days. PrimeCarers will then match you to families looking for regular, ongoing dementia support in Kirkby in Ashfield and nearby towns. You remain self-employed at all times and keep control over the clients you accept and the hours you work.

If you’re an experienced carer who values continuity, calm environments and working with families to maintain routine, consider joining PrimeCarers. Many local carers have found the switch from traditional agency work to this model helps them deliver steadier, more person-centred dementia support across Kirkby in Ashfield and wider Nottinghamshire. Ready to start? It only takes minutes to apply, and your profile can be live within days.