Dementia Support Carer Jobs in Machynlleth

Support people living with dementia in their own homes around Machynlleth and the wider Powys area. This is ongoing self-employed work helping clients stay comfortable in familiar surroundings by keeping routines, offering patient companionship and delivering practical personal care where needed. You’ll work closely with families to provide reassurance, structure and respectful support while helping to maintain independence.

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

PrimeCarers connects you directly with families near Machynlleth and surrounding towns such as Tywyn, Dolgellau, Barmouth, Llanfachreth, Aberystwyth and Llanidloes. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed: you set your own rates, choose the clients you want to work with and decide the hours and service area that suit you. Typical pay for this kind of role is £15–£25 per hour, with variations depending on hourly or live-in work: £15–£25 per hour and £145–£160 per day.

What the work involves: supporting daily routine, gentle prompting with meals and medication, companionship, mobility assistance, and being alert to changes in mood or needs. Much of the role is about consistency, patience and preserving familiar patterns that reduce confusion for someone living with dementia. You’ll often work with family members to agree routines and to pass on observations that help long-term wellbeing.

Who this suits: carers with at least one year of professional care experience who prefer building relationships rather than short shifts. If you’re used to agency life but want more control over who you care for and when, Machynlleth offers local families who value continuity and experience.

Joining PrimeCarers is straightforward. Requirements: at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. PrimeCarers handles client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments — and provides insurance while you work for the bookings you take. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.

As a self-employed carer you decide your availability. Use your skills to offer calm, predictable dementia support in people’s own homes around Machynlleth and nearby communities in Powys. If you want more autonomy, clearer relationships with families and a chance to focus on quality dementia care, creating a profile on PrimeCarers is the next step.

Apply: It only takes a few minutes to create a profile. Once verified, you can begin connecting with local families looking for experienced dementia support in Machynlleth and beyond.