Dementia Carer Jobs in Portaferry

Work with people living with dementia in Portaferry, helping them remain safe and comfortable in the home and neighbourhood they know. You’ll support daily routines, encourage familiar activities and give calm, patient care that puts the person first. New care jobs in the area are posted on PrimeCarers throughout the year.

These are ongoing self-employed opportunities across Portaferry and the surrounding area. The work suits experienced carers who prefer the consistency of supporting the same people at home, and who value patience, routine and small, meaningful moments. You’ll often help with personal care, meal prompts, companionship, medication reminders and keeping familiar routines that reduce anxiety and confusion.

Pay and flexibility: you set your own rates and choose who you work with. Typical rates for this kind of role are £15–£25 per hour. Typical hourly and live-in ranges are £15–£25 per hour and £148–£160 per day. PrimeCarers finds clients for you and handles contracts, invoicing and payments — and provides insurance while you are working with a client.

Why carers choose PrimeCarers: you keep the control that self-employment offers — pick clients, hours and your service area — while we take care of the admin and payments. Many carers moving away from agency work appreciate being able to build regular relationships in Portaferry and nearby towns like Killyleagh, Downpatrick, Saintfield, Comber, Ballynahinch and Newtownards.

• Who this suits: caring professionals with at least one year of experience supporting adults, especially those with dementia, who want more control over their work.
• Requirements to join: 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.
• Practical timeline: applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can start seeing client matches quickly.

We focus on keeping people with dementia at home, where routine and familiar surroundings reduce distress. You’ll be joining other experienced, compassionate carers who prefer continuity of care over shift-to-shift change. Work can be concentrated in Portaferry or spread into Down and the surrounding communities if you wish.

This is not a single position but an introduction service connecting self-employed carers with families looking for dementia support at home. To apply, create a profile — it takes minutes — and we’ll guide you through checks and verification so your profile can go live within days.