Dementia Support Carer Jobs in Longton

Supporting people living with dementia at home is about patience, routine and the small comforts of familiar surroundings. If you already work in community care and want more control than the traditional agency rota, Longton needs carers who can build trust, keep to familiar rhythms and support families with calm, consistent care. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed: you set your own rates, choose clients, hours and service area while still delivering hands-on support where it matters most.

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

Typical visits include conversational companionship, help with personal care, supporting mealtimes, safe mobility and gentle prompting for medication — always aiming to keep people at home and comfortable. Work is focused on continuity: getting to know a person’s life story, habits and small cues so you can reduce distress and preserve dignity. Many carers in Longton and across Stoke-on-Trent find this way of working more rewarding than shift-driven roles.

Your pay and schedule are in your hands. As a self-employed carer you set your rates and pick the clients that suit you; typical care rates fall in the range £18.80–£19.50 per hour. PrimeCarers finds suitable clients in Longton and nearby areas such as Fenton, Stoke on Trent, Hanley Grange, Newcastle under Lyme, Burslem and Tunstall, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work so you can concentrate on care.

Who this suits

• People with at least one year of professional care experience who want ownership over their working life.
• Carers experienced in dementia support who value calm routines and relationship-led work.
• Those wanting flexible hours around family, courses or other commitments, and control over their service area in and around Longton.

Joining requirements

• At least one year of professional care experience.
• An Enhanced DBS check — PrimeCarers can help arrange one if you need it.
• The right to work in the UK and verifiable references.

Applying takes minutes and your profile typically goes live within days of verification. PrimeCarers then matches you with families looking for consistent dementia support in Longton, Fenton and the surrounding neighbourhoods. We do not advertise one-off shifts here; these are ongoing self-employed opportunities for carers who want to work respectfully and reliably with people living with dementia.

Ready to change how you work? Create a profile, confirm your checks and start choosing clients, hours and areas that fit your life.