For experienced carers
Dementia Carer Jobs in Rotherham
Self-employed dementia care roles across Rotherham — set your own rates from £18.50–£20 per hour
- 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
Support people living with dementia at home across Rotherham, helping them keep familiar routines, stay safe and feel valued in their own surroundings. You’ll work with people who benefit from patience, consistent handovers and continuity of care — the kind of work suited to carers who prefer depth of relationship over short, rushed visits. Right now, 16 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families in Rotherham and nearby areas. You set your own hours, choose who you work with and fix the rates you want as an independent carer. Many carers who join prime themselves to focus on dementia care find they can earn from £18.50–£20 per hour while delivering reliable, person-centred support at home.
The work often includes supporting daily routine, companionship, prompting medication, personal care where agreed, and working with families to keep days predictable and calm. You’ll be asked to respect household routines and to contribute ideas for simple, familiar activities that reduce anxiety and support memory. Roles vary — from regular daytime support to longer calls that prioritise consistency — but always with the emphasis on dignity and routine.
This opportunity suits experienced carers who want more control than agency work usually allows. If you have at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK and verifiable references you’re already part-way there. You’ll also need an Enhanced DBS check — PrimeCarers can help arrange this during onboarding. PrimeCarers takes care of finding clients, contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you are working.
You can choose to cover Rotherham neighbourhoods and surrounding towns such as Over Woodhouse, Wath upon Dearne, Mexborough, Hoyland, Sheffield and Wombwell. Many carers balance local rounds with honest travel time and choose the service area that fits their life. Applying takes minutes; profiles typically go live within days of verification.
We’re looking for dependable, thoughtful people who prefer building trusting relationships with clients and families. If you’re thinking about leaving agency work for more autonomy and steadier relationships in South Yorkshire, PrimeCarers is designed to help make that transition straightforward and professionally supported.
Ready to get started? Create your profile, provide references and checks, and begin choosing work that fits your skills and values — all while remaining self-employed and in control of your care practice.
What carers earn around Rotherham
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 100 carers in the area
£18.50–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 89 carers in the area
£17–£18 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2294 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You’re self-employed: choose your rate and the clients you accept.
Flexible hours
Pick the shifts and neighbourhoods that suit your life and availability.
Meaningful dementia support
Work that values continuity, routine and deep client relationships.
Admin and protection handled
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments and provides insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Tell us about your experience, upload references and start your Enhanced DBS process if needed.
- 2
Get matched
PrimeCarers introduces families who need dementia care in Rotherham and nearby towns; you choose which matches to accept.
- 3
Start working
We handle contracts and payments; you focus on consistent, person-centred care as a self-employed carer.
Frequently asked questions
As a self-employed carer you set your own rates. Typical local roles are within a range we display on the site. You’ll see £18.50–£20 per hour quoted as a common range for dementia care in Rotherham, but you remain free to set the price that reflects your experience and availability.
Yes — an Enhanced DBS check is required. If you don’t have one, PrimeCarers can guide you through arranging it as part of onboarding.
PrimeCarers handles invoicing and payments so you receive payment without chasing families. Insurance is provided while you work with families found through the platform.
Applying takes minutes and, once your references and checks are verified, profiles typically go live within days. Then you can accept matches in Rotherham and across South Yorkshire.
Yes. You choose your clients, hours and service area so you can prioritise consistent dementia support and manageable travel between calls.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Rotherham through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
