Self-employed carers wanted

Dementia Support Carer Jobs in Riddlesdown

Flexible hours and you set your rates — typical roles pay £18.80–£20 per hour

  • Set your own rates, with no agency cut
  • Choose your clients and your hours
  • Contracts, invoicing and payments handled for you
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Registering takes a few minutes · Most carers are live within days

Description

Supporting someone living with dementia at home in Riddlesdown needs patience, consistent routines and a focus on familiar surroundings. PrimeCarers connects self‑employed carers directly with families across Riddlesdown, matching people who prefer in‑home dementia support with clients who want to stay in their own home. Carers set their own rates, choose their clients, hours and service area — typical roles pay £18.80–£20 per hour.

Right now, 190 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

The work is about practical care and companionship: helping with personal care when needed, supporting daily routines, prompting medication, preparing simple meals, and spending unhurried time that keeps daily life as familiar as possible. You’ll often be the person who notices small changes in mood or behaviour, adjusts routines to reduce confusion and helps keep meaningful items and activities in place. Most families in Riddlesdown and across Croydon want stability and someone who understands how routine supports wellbeing.

This kind of role suits experienced carers who prefer the continuity of working with the same people rather than frequently changing calls. You must have at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. An Enhanced DBS check is required; PrimeCarers can help you arrange one if you don’t already have it. If you’re based in Riddlesdown or neighbouring areas such as Kenley, Sanderstead, Selsdon, Purley, Old Coulsdon and South Croydon, you’ll find opportunities close to home.

As a self‑employed carer on PrimeCarers you keep control of how you work: set your own hourly rate, select the clients you feel comfortable supporting, and pick the hours that fit your life. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance cover while you work. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. This page advertises ongoing self‑employed opportunities across Riddlesdown and nearby towns, not one single placement.

If you’re ready to move away from rota-driven agency life and offer steady, person‑centred dementia support in Riddlesdown and Croydon, create your profile today and start connecting with families who value continuity, patience and familiarity at home.

What carers earn around Riddlesdown

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 997 carers in the area

£18.80–£20 per hour

Overnight care

Based on 838 carers in the area

£17–£19.10 per hour

Live-in care

Based on 2115 carers in the area

£145–£160 per day

Why carers choose PrimeCarers

Set your own rates

You decide your fees and which clients to accept — typical roles pay £18.80–£20 per hour.

Flexible hours

Choose the days, times and service area that suit your life, from part‑time to regular long calls.

Meaningful continuity

Work with the same people to build routine, reduce anxiety and support quality of life at home.

Admin & insurance covered

PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.

How it works

  1. 1

    Create your profile

    Apply in minutes, upload your ID and references. Tell families about your dementia care experience.

  2. 2

    Verify & go live

    Provide an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange this), plus references. Profiles typically go live within days.

  3. 3

    Choose clients & start

    Pick the clients you want to support, set your rate and hours. PrimeCarers handles the contracts and payments.

Frequently asked questions

Dementia support focuses on maintaining routine, offering companionship, helping with personal care when needed and reducing confusion through familiar activities. It’s practical and relational — small, consistent actions make a big difference.

You need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. An Enhanced DBS check is required; PrimeCarers can help you get one if needed.

You are self‑employed and set your own rates. PrimeCarers finds clients and handles invoicing and payments on your behalf, with insurance cover while you work. Typical roles pay around £18.80–£20 per hour.

Yes — you choose your service area. Many carers set preferences to work in Riddlesdown and nearby towns such as Kenley, Sanderstead, Selsdon, Purley, Old Coulsdon and South Croydon to keep travel time low.

This page advertises ongoing self‑employed opportunities. PrimeCarers connects you with families seeking regular dementia support in Riddlesdown and the surrounding area rather than a single placement.

Ready to start earning on your own terms?

Join the carers already working with families around Riddlesdown through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.