Dementia Carer Jobs in Penicuik

Support older people living with dementia in their own homes across Penicuik. This is for self‑employed carers who value patience, predictable routines and keeping life familiar for someone who benefits from a steady face and steady habits. You’ll support day‑to‑day living, encourage meaningful routines and help families keep their loved ones at home. Right now, 2 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

The work is practical and relational: personal care, prompting medication, supporting mealtimes, simple activities that preserve skills, and companionship that follows a calming routine. Many families in Penicuik and elsewhere in Midlothian prefer familiar surroundings rather than moving to different settings, so your ability to bring patience, small cues and consistent patterns matters as much as formal care tasks. On PrimeCarers carers set their own rates; typical rates on our platform are £18.80–£19.20 per hour and you can choose the hours and clients that suit you.

PrimeCarers finds clients and handles contracts, invoicing and payments for you, with public liability and professional insurance included while you work. You remain self‑employed: you choose your service area and can accept work in Penicuik and nearby locations such as Loanhead, Vauxhall, Dalkeith, Musselburgh, East Calder and Broxburn. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can be connecting with families quickly without the agency rota.

What we ask to join

• At least 1 year of professional care experience, ideally including experience supporting people living with dementia.
• An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this if you need one).
• The right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
• Being able to work as self‑employed and set your own rates and availability.

If you’re thinking of moving away from agency life or want more control over who you work with, this is a practical alternative that keeps you doing the care you love while giving you flexibility and support for the paperwork. You won’t be auditioning for one single placement here — the platform advertises ongoing self‑employed opportunities across Penicuik and the surrounding area.

Ready to start? Create your profile, complete the quick checks and we’ll help verify your references and DBS. Applying takes minutes and, once verified, many carers’ profiles are live within days. Join other experienced carers who prefer working locally in Penicuik and across Midlothian to help people with dementia stay comfortable, known and at home.