Dementia Support Carer Jobs in Matlock

Work with people living with dementia in their own homes across Matlock and the surrounding Derbyshire area. This role is about gentle, consistent support: keeping to routine, using familiar environments and moving at the client’s pace so they stay safe and calm. You’ll support daily living, company and reassurance, not clinical tasks unless you already have the qualifications to do them. We’re looking for carers who value patience, small routines and the comfort of familiar surroundings for people with dementia.

Right now, 8 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

These are ongoing self‑employed opportunities rather than a single placement. You set your own rates and choose which families you work with in Matlock, Darley Dale, Wirksworth and nearby areas including Darley Dale, Wirksworth, Alport Town, Clay Cross, Gratton and Bakewell. Typical pay is £18.50–£21 per hour, with common arrangements shown as £18.50–£21 per hour for hourly care or £145–£160 per day for live‑in days. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you work — so you can focus on providing consistent, person‑centred support.

Who this suits: experienced care workers who want more control than agency work offers. If you prefer building relationships, keeping to familiar routines and supporting memory through simple activities and steady companionship, this is a good fit. Many carers on PrimeCarers choose Matlock because families value continuity and local knowledge.

Typical duties include supporting with personal care, meal routines, medication prompts (if trained), companionship, household tasks that support independence, and liaising with family members about changing needs. You won’t be asked to invent clinical responsibilities — any specialised tasks must match your qualifications and the family’s agreement.

To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Because carers are self‑employed you remain in control: you choose clients, hours and service area in and around Matlock, and set the terms that work for you.

If you want to move away from agency shift patterns and offer steady, relationship‑based dementia support in Matlock and neighbouring towns, create your profile and start connecting with families through PrimeCarers.