Self-employed dementia care roles
Dementia Carer Jobs in Salcombe
Flexible, self-employed roles — set your own rates (typical range: £18.80–£19.20 per hour) and choose the clients, hours and area you cover.
- 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
Work as a self-employed dementia carer supporting people to stay at home where routine, patience and familiar surroundings matter. If you already have experience working with people living with dementia and want to move away from agency routines, PrimeCarers helps you find local families in Salcombe who need steady, compassionate support. Right now, 2 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
Typical roles involve companionship, prompting daily routines, supporting personal care where required, helping with meals, medication prompts and providing calm company during moments of confusion. Dementia care often rewards patience, observation and the ability to adapt a familiar routine to reduce stress for the person you care for. You’ll be working with clients in their own homes, preserving independence and continuity of relationships across Salcombe and the surrounding area.
Pay and hours are set by you. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates; typical pay for this kind of work is £18.80–£19.20 per hour, with common hourly and live-in ranges shown as £18.80–£19.20 per hour and £149.50–£170 per day. You choose which clients to accept, which hours you work and the area you cover, so you can prioritise regular mornings, evening calls, live-in arrangements or a mix that fits your life.
This kind of work suits experienced carers who value continuity for the person they support and want to provide dementia-aware care at home. You’ll need:
- At least 1 year of professional care experience.
- An Enhanced DBS check. (PrimeCarers can help arrange this if needed.)
- The right to work in the UK and verifiable references from recent care roles.
PrimeCarers handles the matching, contracts, invoicing and payments for you, and includes insurance while you work through the platform. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can start seeing local opportunities around Salcombe and Kingsbridge, Sherford, Modbury, Dartmouth, Ivybridge and Totnes quickly. If you’re ready to move away from agency shift-planning and build closer, dementia-focused relationships with families around Salcombe and elsewhere in Devon, creating a profile is a fast first step.
What carers earn around Salcombe
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 7 carers in the area
£18.80–£19.20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 3 carers in the area
£17–£17.10 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 227 carers in the area
£149.50–£170 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You’re self-employed and in control. Choose your own rate within the local market (typical range £18.80–£19.20 per hour) and accept only the work that fits you.
Real flexibility
Pick hours that suit your life — mornings, evenings, short visits or live-in arrangements. Typical ranges you’ll see are £18.80–£19.20 per hour and £149.50–£170 per day.
Dementia-focused work
Support people to stay at home with patient, routine-led care that values familiarity, dignity and meaningful companionship.
Admin and insurance taken care of
PrimeCarers finds clients and manages contracts, invoicing and payments. Insurance is included while you work via the platform.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply online in minutes, add your experience and references, and say which areas around Salcombe you’ll cover.
- 2
Get verified
Provide an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange it), right-to-work evidence and references. Profiles typically go live within days.
- 3
Choose clients and start
Browse introductions, accept the clients and hours you want, and deliver dementia-aware care with administrative support from PrimeCarers.
Questions carers often ask
Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers work as self-employed contractors: you set your own rates, choose clients and decide your hours. PrimeCarers supports the matching and paperwork.
You need at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references from recent roles.
Rates are set by each carer. Typical local ranges are shown on the site as £18.80–£19.20 per hour, with hourly and live-in ranges often shown as £18.80–£19.20 per hour and £149.50–£170 per day.
Applying takes minutes and profiles usually go live within days of verification. Once live, you can review introductions and choose which clients to accept around Salcombe and nearby towns.
Not unless you choose to. Carers select their service area, so you can focus on Salcombe and nearby places such as Kingsbridge, Sherford, Modbury, Dartmouth, Ivybridge and Totnes to keep travel manageable.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Salcombe through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
