Dementia Carer

Sector: Advertising, Creative and Culture

Job Role:Healthcare and Medical

Expected start date: Start date is dependant on references and notice period

Prime Carers connects experienced, self-employed carers with families in Tunbridge Wells who want dementia support ’ll work with people who benefit from patience, predictable routines and familiar surroundings — helping them remain safe and calm in their own homes. Whether you already work across Royal Tunbridge Wells or travel to nearby towns, this is ongoing work that values continuity of care for people living with dementia.

Right now, 21 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Dementia-focused roles typically involve companionship, prompting and assisting with daily tasks, supporting established routines, gentle reassurance during difficult moments, and liaising with family where needed. You won’t be asked to invent medical plans; you’ll support what’s already in place and bring your experience and judgement to each household.

This is a platform for self-employed carers. That means you set your own rates and choose your own clients, hours and service area. Many carers on Prime Carers list rates within £19–£22 per hour and decide which jobs fit their diary. Prime Carers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work — so you can focus on care, not paperwork.

• Who this suits:carers with at least one year’s professional care experience who want more control than traditional agency work. If you prefer building longer relationships, working predictable hours and offering dementia-aware, person-centred support, this could suit you in Tunbridge Wells and across Kent.
• Requirements to join:at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (Prime Carers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK, and verifiable references.
• How flexible it is:choose shifts that suit you, including short visits, regular daytime support or longer calls. You’re free to cover Royal Tunbridge Wells, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Southborough, Tonbridge, Wadhurst, Paddock Wood and Crowborough and surrounding areas.

Signing up takes minutes: create a profile, add your experience and references, and Prime Carers verifies your details. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, at which point you can review client requests and accept work that matches your skills and availability.

If you’re thinking of moving away from agency rota pressures and want to work with people with dementia in Tunbridge Wells with compassion and consistency, joining Prime Carers gives you the autonomy to do that while still having administrative support.