Dementia Carer Jobs in Tonbridge

If you have experience supporting people living with dementia and want to work differently, PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families across Tonbridge, Kent and nearby towns. The focus is on keeping people at home with patience, predictable routines and familiar surroundings to reduce anxiety and support dignity. Right now, 26 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Typical duties include companionship, personal care, medication prompts, maintaining simple daily routines, supporting mealtimes and activity prompts that respect memory loss and pace. You’ll often work alongside family members to keep a familiar environment and follow personalised care notes. All work is in the client’s home, where consistency and calm matter more than speed.

This kind of role suits carers who are patient, observant and comfortable working with gradual change — people who want to build longer-term relationships rather than rushing between short visits. Many carers switching from agencies appreciate being able to choose clients and shifts that fit life commitments. With PrimeCarers you set your own rates, choose your own clients, hours and service area (covering Tonbridge and nearby places such as Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Paddock Wood, Sevenoaks and Sundridge), and keep the hands-on care you love.

Pay is flexible. Typical rates for dementia care roles are £18.80–£21.30 per hour, with more detailed ranges available for hourly and live-in work: £18.80–£21.30 per hour and £145–£160 per day. PrimeCarers finds clients for you and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and we include insurance while you work — so you can focus on care, not admin.

To join you will 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
• Verifiable references

Applying takes minutes: create a profile, upload your DBS or request help arranging one, add references and outline the kind of dementia care you provide. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, and from there you can review client requests and accept the ones that suit you. If you want reliable, respectful work in Tonbridge with the freedom to run your own care business at home, PrimeCarers makes that change straightforward and supportive.