Dementia Carer Jobs in St Austell

Work with people living with dementia in their own homes around St Austell, supporting familiar routines, memory prompts and calm, person-centred care. These roles suit experienced carers who value patience, continuity and the chance to build relationships — helping someone keep the things that matter most: routine, familiar faces and the comforts of home.

Right now, 3 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

As a self-employed carer with PrimeCarers you choose your clients, hours and service area across St Austell and the surrounding parts of Cornwall. You set your own rates and decide when you’re available; typical roles are £15–£25 per hour. PrimeCarers finds clients, manages contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work, so you can focus on care.

The kind of support you might provide includes gentle prompting with daily routines, companionship, assistance with personal care where needed, help with medication routines as agreed with families, and memory-friendly activities that preserve dignity. Work happens in clients’ homes, often with consistent shifts so you can build trust and predictable rhythms — something many families and people living with dementia really value.

These ongoing opportunities are aimed at professionals who already have hands-on experience. To join you’ll need 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. We do not advertise a single job here but a range of ongoing self-employed roles across St Austell, Charlestown, St Blazey, Par, Fowey, Lostwithiel and St Columb Major that match your availability and skills. You can indicate whether you prefer short visits, longer calls or live-in support.

Pay is flexible because you set your rates. Typical hourly care ranges are £15–£25 per hour and live-in day rates typically fall in £145.50–£165.50 per day. PrimeCarers handles invoicing and payments so you get paid for the hours you work without the admin headache.

Applying takes minutes: create a profile, upload documents and references, and once verified your profile usually goes live within days. PrimeCarers supports new members through the DBS process, contract templates and guidance for working self-employed in Cornwall. If you’re ready to move away from agency rota stress and keep doing high-quality, relationship-based dementia care in St Austell, this could be the next step.

If you want predictable, meaningful work close to home and control over your working life, set up your PrimeCarers profile today and start choosing the clients and hours that suit you in St Austell and nearby towns.