Respite Carer Jobs in Andover

Looking for flexible respite care work in Andover and the surrounding parts of Hampshire? PrimeCarers connects experienced, self-employed carers with families who need short-term cover — from a few hours after school to weekend breaks or a couple of days away. You choose the clients you want to work with, set your own rates and arrange the hours that suit you.
Right now, 13 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite care on PrimeCarers is about giving family carers a reliable break: companionship, personal care, medication prompts, light domestic help and support with outings. Shifts often include evening or weekend cover and can vary from a single short visit to a multi-day stay. You can offer hourly support using the typical range of £19–£21 per hour or live-in day cover within £145–£160 per day, depending on what you prefer and what the family needs. Overall, typical rates for this kind of work fall in £19–£21 per hour.

This role suits experienced carers who value variety and control. If you’re thinking of moving away from agency rounds, respite work gives predictable, meaningful pieces of work without fixed rotas. Many carers who join PrimeCarers in Andover choose to cover nearby towns such as Ludgershall, Tidworth, Amesbury, Winchester, Hungerford and Newbury when they want to broaden where they accept bookings.

PrimeCarers handles the practical side: we find clients for you, manage contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you’re working on a booking. You stay self-employed, set your own rates and pick which bookings to accept. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can be ready to take bookings quickly.

To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this if you don’t already have one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We ask for those checks so families in Andover and across Hampshire can book with confidence. If you already have relevant training or specialist experience, include it on your profile — families often look for particular skills.

Ready to start? Create your profile, upload your documents and set your availability. You remain fully in control of who you work for, the hours you do and the area you serve. If you want flexible, purposeful respite work in Andover, PrimeCarers makes it straightforward to get started and stay self-employed on your terms.