Dementia Carer Jobs in Penrith

Work with people living with dementia in the comfort of their own homes across Penrith and the surrounding towns. If you value patience, routine and familiar surroundings for the people you support, PrimeCarers connects you directly with families looking for experienced, self-employed carers. This page advertises ongoing, self-employed opportunities rather than a single role.

There is 1 family currently looking for care in the wider area.

As a dementia carer on PrimeCarers you'll provide companionship, support with daily routines, personalised prompts and reassurance, medication prompts where required, and gentle help with washing, dressing and mealtimes. Much of this work focuses on keeping familiar routines, preserving independence and reducing stress by working at the person's pace. Most clients prefer carers who can bring calm, continuity and consistency — qualities that suit someone who enjoys predictable patterns and patient, respectful care.

Penrith is our base for roles across the Eden Valley and into parts of Cumbria, and you can choose how far you travel. Carers set their own service area, so you might take on calls around Penrith or in nearby towns such as Appleby in Westmorland, Keswick, Alston, Carlisle, Ambleside and Brampton depending on your availability.

Pay and flexibility are designed for experienced carers who want to move away from rigid rotas. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed, set their own rates and choose their clients and hours. Typical rates for roles like this are £15–£25 per hour. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work — leaving you to focus on care and relationships.

To join you must have at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this) and verifiable references. We do not advertise one-off shifts here; these are ongoing care opportunities for self-employed carers who want more control over the work they accept.

Applying takes minutes: create a profile, add your experience and references, and we'll verify the details. Profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live, you can review client requests in Penrith and across Cumbria and decide which matches suit you.

If you’re ready to work more independently while still having admin and payment support, PrimeCarers helps you do that — with the dignity of home-based dementia care at the centre.