Dementia Support Carer Jobs in Ottery St Mary

Work supporting people living with dementia in and around Ottery St Mary, helping them stay at home with patience, predictable routines and familiar surroundings. You’ll focus on maintaining dignity, calming approaches and small, meaningful activities that suit each person’s life story. Families in Ottery St Mary and nearby areas often ask for carers who understand how routine, gentle prompting and companionship help a person with dementia feel safe.

Right now, 4 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

This is an ongoing network of self-employed opportunities rather than a single placement. Carers on PrimeCarers set their own rates and choose the clients, hours and service area that fit their life. Typical pay sits in the range £19.20–£25 per hour depending on the support required and whether shifts are hourly or live-in. You can offer morning visits, evenings, companionship calls or live-in support as suits you: many carers list both hourly and live-in availability using £19.20–£25 per hour and £145–£160 per day as guides.

If you’re moving on from agency work, PrimeCarers does the admin so you can focus on care. We find clients, handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you work. Applying takes minutes and most profiles go live within days of verification — so you can start being matched in and around Ottery St Mary quickly.

This role suits experienced, patient carers who value continuity for people with dementia. You’ll be asked to keep consistent routines, support personal care sensitively, encourage familiar activities, help with meal routines and medicine prompts, and liaise with families. Good observational notes and a calm, flexible approach are essential.

• Minimum requirements: at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK, and verifiable references.
• Working terms: self-employed — set your own rates, choose your clients and hours, and work in the areas you prefer, including Ottery St Mary, Honiton, Sidmouth, Bradninch, Budleigh Salterton, Cullompton and Colyton and across Devon.

If you have patience, respect for routine and a belief that most people with dementia do best at home, PrimeCarers makes it easy to take control of your work. Start by creating a profile: it takes minutes, we verify documents, and your profile usually goes live within days so families can find you.

Ready to apply? Create your PrimeCarers profile and start choosing the dementia support opportunities that suit you in Ottery St Mary and beyond.