Dementia Carer Jobs in Upper Clapton

Work supporting people living with dementia in their own homes across Upper Clapton. This is practical, patient care: keeping routine, encouraging familiar activities, supporting mobility, assisting with personal care and medicines prompts, and being a calm, friendly presence when memory is unreliable. Many families want to keep loved ones safe and comfortable in their familiar surroundings rather than move into residential care. Right now, 161 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

These are ongoing, self-employed opportunities rather than one-off shifts. You choose the clients you want to work with, the hours and the service area around Upper Clapton and nearby areas such as Stamford Hill, West Hackney, Lower Clapton, Stoke Newington, Shacklewell and South Tottenham. PrimeCarers finds matches for you and takes care of contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work. Carers set their own rates; typical ranges are £19–£21.50 per hour depending on responsibilities and experience.

The role suits experienced, confident carers who understand dementia and the value of routine and small familiar cues. You’ll often help with daily routines, food and hydration prompts, meaningful activities, and supporting families with advice about what is working well at home. Patience, good communication with relatives, observational skills and a calm manner are essential. You will sometimes work alongside family members and other professionals in Hackney and the wider borough.

Requirements to join PrimeCarers are straightforward: at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), and verifiable references. We also ask that you carry the basic personal equipment you prefer and that you keep records of your visits where required.

Pay and flexibility: as a self-employed carer you set your own hourly rate and choose clients and shifts that suit you. Typical hourly-care ranges are £19–£21.50 per hour, and for live-in work typical day ranges are £148–£164.50 per day. PrimeCarers handles client agreements, invoices and secure payments so you can focus on care, not paperwork.

Thinking of leaving agency work? Many carers move to PrimeCarers for clearer hours, less travel between clients, and the chance to build longer relationships with people living with dementia. Applying takes minutes and your profile usually goes live within days of verification. If you’re working in Upper Clapton, Stamford Hill, Lower Clapton or Stoke Newington and want more control over your diary, this could be the next step.

To apply, create a profile, upload your documents and references, and we’ll guide you through DBS and verification if needed. Once approved, you can start reviewing nearby care opportunities and setting your own terms.