Dementia Support Carer Jobs in Shildon

Work supporting people living with dementia in their own homes across Shildon and nearby areas. You’ll help keep routines steady, preserve familiar surroundings and offer calm, patient company — the kind of continuity that really matters. Right now, 4 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

These are ongoing self-employed opportunities designed for carers who want to stay hands-on with clients rather than move into institutional settings. You choose your clients, the hours you work and the area you cover, while PrimeCarers finds families for you and handles contracts, invoicing and payments. Insurance is included while you work. Typical pay for this kind of role runs around £18.80–£20 per hour, with usual hourly roles shown as £18.80–£20 per hour and live-in support shown as £145–£160 per day.

The work is practical and relational. Tasks often include creating and maintaining gentle routines, supporting personal care with dignity, prompting conversation, accompanying people to local appointments and encouraging familiar activities that reduce distress. You’ll need patience, observational skill and the confidence to adapt to changing needs. Many families want carers who can keep things familiar: a steady face, a predictable timetable and small rituals that calm and reassure.

This opportunity suits experienced carers who prefer continuity over shift-churning. If you’re used to agency life but want more control over your hours and the people you support, PrimeCarers gives you that freedom without the admin. You set your own rate and can accept or decline any client. Carers on the platform commonly set rates within £18.80–£20 per hour.

To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this) and verifiable references. We don’t post single roles here — we list ongoing chances to work with families in Shildon, Durham and towns nearby such as Bishop Auckland, Newton Aycliffe, Denton North East, Spennymoor, Ferryhill and Greater Willington. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.

If you value meaningful, familiar dementia support and want to shape your work around your life, PrimeCarers could be the next step. Create a profile, choose the clients that fit your skills and values, and keep doing the kind of care that makes a real difference.