Dementia Support Carer Jobs in Ross on Wye

Join a community of experienced carers supporting people living with dementia in Ross on Wye. You’ll work with people who are best supported at home — keeping routines, familiar places and patient one-to-one companionship at the centre of care. This role suits someone who values continuity of relationship over task-driven shifts and who helps create calm, dependable days for people who rely on gentle, predictable support.

Right now, 7 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Day-to-day you’ll be helping with personal care, meal support, medication prompts, meaningful activities and companionship tailored to each person’s history and preferences. That may mean guiding a morning routine, joining in a favourite pastime, or quietly supporting family members while the person with dementia remains comfortable at home. You won’t be asked to invent medical roles — the work is practical, human and rooted in patience, observation and reliable routines.

PrimeCarers is an introductory platform connecting self-employed private carers with families across Ross on Wye and the surrounding area. As a self-employed carer you choose your clients, hours and service area and set your own rates; typical figures are £18.80–£22 per hour. PrimeCarers finds clients and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work. You can also expect to see opportunities across nearby towns including Mitcheldean, Cinderford, Newent, Coleford, Monmouth and Ledbury.

This is a great option if you’re thinking of moving away from agency patterns and want more control over your working life in Herefordshire. You can negotiate shifts that preserve routine for the person you support, accept regular daytime calls, or discuss live-in arrangements. Typical ranges are shown for clarity — £18.80–£22 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for live-in days — but you remain free to set and update your own rates.

To join we ask for at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. PrimeCarers will guide you through checks, paperwork and how to present your skills to families so you can start being matched without dealing with endless admin.

These listings promote ongoing self-employed opportunities in Ross on Wye rather than one specific job. If you’re an experienced carer who values meaningful dementia work, predictable routines and real choice over clients and hours, create a profile today and see what local families are looking for.