Respite Carer Jobs in Antrim

Respite care in Antrim covers short-term and weekend support that gives family carers a reliable break — from a few hours of evening or daytime cover to short stays of a few days. You’d be offering companionship, personal care, medication prompts and household support while relatives rest or recharge. Many families look for flexible, trusted carers across Antrim and the surrounding communities.

There is 1 family currently looking for care in the wider area.

This is ongoing self-employed work, not a single post. As a PrimeCarers carer you set your own availability and choose the clients you want to work with in Antrim and County Antrim. You are self-employed, set your own rates and decide your service area and hours. Typical rates for this kind of role sit around £18.80–£20 per hour, with common hourly and live-in ranges noted as £18.80–£20 per hour and £145–£169 per day so you can price breaks, short stays and weekend cover fairly.

Respite shifts vary: some families need a few hours each week to do shopping or attend appointments; others need occasional weekend cover or a couple of nights so a family member can travel or recover. The role suits experienced carers who like building one-to-one relationships, enjoy flexible work, and want to move away from rota-driven agency patterns.

PrimeCarers handles client introductions and the admin so you can focus on care. We help with contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you work. You still remain self-employed and free to accept or decline bookings. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification — making it straightforward to start taking short-term and weekend bookings in Antrim and nearby towns such as Randalstown, Crumlin, Ballyclare, Ballymena, Merville Garden Village and Newtownabbey.

To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this if needed), and verifiable references. You’ll be asked to provide details of your experience and references when you create your profile.

If you’re an experienced carer ready for more control over your time and who you work for, PrimeCarers offers a simple route to regular respite work around Antrim. Build your profile, set your hours and rates, and start accepting bookings that fit your life.

How to apply: create a profile on PrimeCarers — it takes minutes — and we’ll guide you through verification so your profile can go live within days.