Dementia Support Carer Jobs in Mere

Work supporting people living with dementia in their own homes across Mere and nearby villages. This role suits patient, reliable carers who value routine, familiar surroundings and one-to-one relationships — the kind of work where small moments and steady days matter. Right now, 4 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own approach and your own rates; typical earnings for this role are around £19.20–£22.50 per hour depending on the support you agree with families. You choose the clients you want to work with, the hours that fit your life and the area you cover in and around Mere, Wiltshire. We introduce families looking for dementia support and you decide if it’s the right match.

The work is often practical and compassionate: supporting daily routines, prompting medication, helping with meals, encouraging meaningful activity, and keeping the environment calm and familiar. Many families prefer carers who can maintain established routines, manage distress calmly, and communicate changes clearly. This role is ideal if you have patience, observational skills and at least a year of care experience.

What PrimeCarers handles for you

• We find families and arrange client introductions, contracts and invoicing.
• Payments are handled through the platform and insurance is included while you are working with a client introduced by PrimeCarers.
• We can support you to arrange an Enhanced DBS check and to verify references.

What we ask of you

• At least 1 year of professional care experience.
• An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help organise one if needed).
• The right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
• You must be self-employed and manage your own tax and NI obligations.

Mere carers often travel to neighbouring towns such as Shaftesbury, Wincanton, Bruton, Tisbury, Warminster and Frome to support families across the area. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can start seeing matches quickly.

If you’re considering leaving agency shifts for a more flexible, relationship-focused way of working in Mere and Wiltshire, joining PrimeCarers could be the right next step. Create a profile, choose the clients and hours that suit you, and keep the kind of consistent, patient support that makes a real difference for people living with dementia.