Self‑employed dementia care

Dementia Support Carer Jobs in Osterley

Support people living with dementia in their own homes. Set your own rates — typical roles fall in £18.80–£20.60 per hour.

  • Set your own rates — no agency cut
  • Choose your clients and your hours
  • Contracts, invoicing and payments handled for you
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Registering takes a few minutes · Most carers are live within days

Description

Work with families in Osterley to support people living with dementia to stay safe, calm and comfortable at home. This role focuses on gentle, routine-led care: companionship, familiar daily rhythms, practical prompts, medication support and patient personal care delivered with respect for each person's history and preferences. Right now, 211 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

These are ongoing self-employed opportunities across Osterley and nearby areas. You set your own rates and your working pattern, choosing the clients, hours and and service area that fit your life. Typical rates fall in £18.80–£20.60 per hour depending on the support required. PrimeCarers finds you clients and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work. Many carers who leave agency shifts find this model gives them the stability of regular, local work around Osterley and Hounslow while keeping scheduling control.

The kind of care you’ll provide varies by household but commonly includes:

  • Supporting routines and familiar surroundings to reduce anxiety and confusion.
  • Assistance with washing, dressing, continence care and safe moving where needed.
  • Practical support around the house, mealtimes and appointments, and gentle engagement activities.
  • Clear, patient communication with families and carers about changes in mood, behaviour or health.

This work suits experienced carers who value patience, consistency and building relationships over time. If you currently work in care in Lampton, Heston, Isleworth, Norwood Green, Brentford or Hanwell, you can choose clients closer to home. Lampton, Heston, Isleworth, Norwood Green, Brentford and Hanwell

To join you need at least one year’s professional care experience, the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. An Enhanced DBS check is required; PrimeCarers can help arrange this. Profiles usually go live within days of verification and applying takes minutes.

PrimeCarers supports self-employed carers by handling the admin side so you can focus on care: contracts, invoicing, payments and public liability insurance that covers you while you work. If you’re an experienced carer in Osterley or Hounslow looking for more control over when and where you work, this is a straightforward way to keep doing the kind of dementia support you do best.

Apply now to create a profile and start choosing regular local clients — it only takes minutes to get started and many carers see opportunities within days.

What carers earn around Osterley

Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. Typical ranges are based on what carers in the area currently charge.

Hourly care

Based on 1064 carers in the area

£18.80–£20.60 per hour

Overnight care

Based on 922 carers in the area

£17–£19.89 per hour

Live-in care

Based on 2155 carers in the area

£145–£160 per day

Why carers choose PrimeCarers

You set your pay

Self‑employed carers set their own rates and choose work that fits — typical roles are in £18.80–£20.60 per hour.

Choose hours and area

Pick clients, shifts and the service area that suit you — local work around Osterley, Hounslow and nearby towns.

Meaningful dementia work

Focus on routine, companionship and familiar surroundings to support people living with dementia at home.

Admin and insurance handled

PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.

How it works

  1. 1

    Create your profile

    Apply online in minutes and add your care experience, availability and references.

  2. 2

    Verification and DBS

    Provide references and right to work; an Enhanced DBS is required and we can help arrange one.

  3. 3

    Choose clients

    Profiles typically go live within days. Pick clients and shifts that suit you and manage bookings directly.

Questions carers often ask

Yes. PrimeCarers is an introductory platform for self‑employed carers who want to set their own rates and choose their work.

You need at least one year of professional care experience and verifiable references that demonstrate your experience supporting people, including those living with dementia.

PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance cover while you’re working with an introduced client.

Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. You can start choosing local clients in Osterley and the Hounslow area soon after.

An Enhanced DBS check is required to join. PrimeCarers can help you arrange one if you don't already have a recent check.

Ready to start earning on your own terms?

Join the carers already working with families around Osterley through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.