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Dementia Carer Jobs in Portadown
Support clients with dementia at home, set your own rates from £15–£25 per hour, and choose your hours and clients.
- 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
If you have experience supporting people living with dementia and want to work flexibly in Portadown and the surrounding Craigavon area, PrimeCarers offers ongoing self-employed opportunities tailored for you. Dementia care involves patience, understanding, and helping clients maintain routines and familiar surroundings in their own homes. This role is ideal for carers who want to make a real difference while setting their own hours and rates.
Our carers typically earn £15–£25 per hour, depending on the care they provide and their chosen hours. Many find the freedom of self-employment rewarding, as you decide which clients to support and when to work. Whether you prefer short visits or longer shifts, PrimeCarers connects you with families in Portadown, Craigavon, and nearby towns like Lurgan, Markethill, Doromore, Coalisland, Crumlin and Newry.
Dementia care often includes supporting clients with daily routines, providing companionship, assisting with personal care, and ensuring a calm and familiar environment. Your patience and empathy help clients feel safe and valued in their own homes, reducing their anxiety and improving quality of life.
To join PrimeCarers and start finding clients in Portadown, you’ll need at least one year’s professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (which we can help arrange), the right to work in the UK, and verifiable references. We handle contracts, invoicing, payments, and provide insurance while you work, so you can focus on delivering great care.
Applying takes just minutes, and your profile typically goes live within days of verification. This platform is designed for carers who want more control and flexibility than traditional agency roles offer, without the hassle of chasing payments or contracts.
Whether you’re currently working in care or returning after a break, PrimeCarers can help you build a rewarding dementia care role in Portadown and nearby areas.
Right now, 2 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
What carers earn around Portadown
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 3 carers in the area
£19.39–£21.50 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 2 carers in the area
£17.50–£17.50 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 52 carers in the area
£148–£169 per day
Why Work as a Dementia Carer with PrimeCarers?
Set Your Own Rates
Choose your fees within the typical range of £15–£25 per hour and get paid directly for your care.
Flexible Hours
Pick the clients and shifts that suit your lifestyle in Portadown, Craigavon, and nearby towns.
Meaningful Work
Provide vital dementia care in familiar homes, helping clients maintain routines and dignity.
Protected & Supported
We handle contracts, payments, and provide insurance while you care, so you can focus on your clients.
How to Start as a Dementia Carer in Portadown
- 1
Apply Online
Create your profile in minutes, providing your care experience and references.
- 2
Get Verified
Complete your Enhanced DBS check (we can assist) and confirm your eligibility to work in the UK.
- 3
Choose Clients & Start
Browse available clients in Portadown and nearby areas, set your rates, and begin caring.
Frequently Asked Questions
You need at least one year of professional care experience, preferably with dementia or similar support roles. This ensures you can provide safe and effective care to clients.
Yes, we can assist you in arranging an Enhanced DBS check if you don’t already have one, which is required before you start caring.
As a self-employed carer, you choose your own rates within the typical £15–£25 per hour range and decide which clients and hours suit you best.
We take care of contracts, invoicing, payments, and provide insurance coverage while you’re working. Our platform also helps you find clients and manage bookings.
PrimeCarers offers various care options, including live-in dementia care with typical day rates in the £148–£169 per day range. You decide which roles to accept.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Portadown through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
