Dementia Carer Jobs in Knighton

Work with people living with dementia in their own homes around Knighton, supporting routine, familiar surroundings and calm companionship. You’ll focus on practical care, reassurance and creating small, reliable patterns that help someone feel safe and understood at home. Right now, 2 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

This is an ongoing opportunity to work as a self-employed carer in Knighton and the surrounding parts of Powys. You choose which clients you take, the hours you work and the area you cover. Many carers who join PrimeCarers prefer to keep people at home for as long as possible, helping with personal care, medication prompts, mealtimes, meaningful activity and companionship delivered with patience and consistency.

Pay is set by you. Typical ranges are shown on our platform: £19.10–£20 per hour. For more detail you’ll also see £19.10–£20 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for live-in day rates when relevant. You decide which rate you charge for each client and can update it as you wish.

This kind of role suits people who have experience supporting people with dementia and who value continuity — carers who like working at predictable times, building routines and staying local. If you live in or near Knighton you may also cover nearby communities such as Presteigne, Clun, Old Radnor, Kington, Bishops Castle and Craven Arms.

To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one) and verifiable references. PrimeCarers will verify these, publish your profile and start matching you with families. PrimeCarers also handles client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance for the time you’re working with a client.

Applying takes minutes — you create a profile, upload or request checks and provide references. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, and once active you can start choosing clients that fit your skills and availability. If you’re used to agency rounds but want more control over who you see and when, this is a straightforward move to more autonomy while still having support with the paperwork.

If you want to keep people living well at home in Knighton and nearby areas, create your profile today. It’s quick to apply and you can begin shaping the kind of care you deliver on your own terms.