Self‑employed dementia care in North Yorkshire
Dementia Carer Jobs in Pateley Bridge
Set your own rates and hours — typical pay is £19–£20 per hour
- Set your own rates — no agency cut
- Choose your clients and your hours
- Contracts, invoicing and payments handled for you
Registering takes a few minutes · Most carers are live within days
Description
Join PrimeCarers as a self-employed dementia carer supporting people to live at home in and around Pateley Bridge. You’ll focus on gentle, routine-led care: companionship, practical support with daily tasks, personal care when needed and helping clients stay connected to familiar places and memories. There is 1 family currently looking for care in the wider area.
This work suits carers who value patience, consistency and small, meaningful routines over rush and rotation. You’ll be supporting people who benefit from calm, predictable days: keeping to set mealtimes, encouraging simple tasks, using reminiscence and following care plans agreed with families. Many roles in and near Pateley Bridge involve short calls, longer visits and occasional live-in support, all arranged between you and the client.
As a PrimeCarers carer you are self-employed: you set your own rates, choose clients, hours and the area you cover. PrimeCarers finds clients and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while they work. Typical rates for dementia care are £19–£20 per hour. You can select short visits or longer shifts to suit your life and goals.
To join we need a minimum of one year’s professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. You’ll also be able to outline the types of dementia care you’re experienced with and the hours you prefer.
PrimeCarers supports self-employed carers across North Yorkshire, from Pateley Bridge to Harrogate, Norwood, Grassington, Ripon, Masham and Ilkley. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. You remain in control: accept only the clients and hours that fit your routine and values.
If you’re tired of agency shift patterns and want to build ongoing relationships, working in familiar surroundings around Pateley Bridge could be a better way to use your skills. Create a profile, list the kind of dementia care you provide and start seeing local matches within days. We handle contracts and payments so you can focus on what matters most — consistent, patient care.
What carers earn around Pateley Bridge
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 17 carers in the area
£19–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 17 carers in the area
£17–£18.50 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 688 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your rates
Self‑employed carers choose what to charge and which clients to accept; you control your earning and work pattern.
Flexible hours
Choose short visits, long shifts or live‑in work to suit your life. Work around family, courses or other commitments.
Meaningful continuity
Build trusting relationships supporting people with dementia at home and help maintain routines and familiar surroundings.
Support and protection
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Tell us about your experience, availability and the dementia care you offer. Applying takes minutes.
- 2
Get matched
PrimeCarers finds local families that suit your skills and preferences. You choose which clients to accept.
- 3
Start caring
Agree terms, work as self‑employed and let PrimeCarers handle contracts, invoicing and payments while insurance is active.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers are self‑employed. That means you set your rates, choose clients and manage your hours while PrimeCarers supports client matching and administration.
Rates vary by client and type of care. Typical rates for dementia care are shown as £19–£20 per hour. You set your own fees when you create your profile.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (which we can help arrange), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live, PrimeCarers will match you with families looking for dementia care in Pateley Bridge and nearby towns.
We find clients, handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you work. This lets you focus on delivering consistent, patient care.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Pateley Bridge through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
