Respite Carer Jobs in Ashbourne

PrimeCarers connects experienced, self-employed carers with families in and around Ashbourne who need short-term respite cover — from a few hours to a few days. You’ll be matching directly with families who want reliable, compassionate break cover so unpaid carers can rest, run errands or take short breaks from their caring role.

Right now, 4 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite work in Ashbourne and nearby towns like Wirksworth, Hazelwood, Gratton, Uttoxeter, Belper and Hatton suits carers who prefer variety and flexibility. Typical assignments include companionship, personal care, medication prompting, light domestic help and supporting someone through an evening or weekend stay. Many carers choose regular weekend rounds or occasional overnight live-in cover; others pick a handful of short daytime shifts each week.

Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed: you set your own rates and choose clients, hours and your service area. Typical pay for these roles is £18.80–£20 per hour. For reference, short hourly care generally falls in the range £18.80–£20 per hour, and live-in day work is typically £145–£160 per day. PrimeCarers handles client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you work, so you can focus on care not paperwork.

This type of work is a good fit if you have at least a year’s professional care experience, want to move away from agency rota constraints, and value direct relationships with families. You must have the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and an Enhanced DBS check; PrimeCarers can help arrange the DBS if you don’t already have one. We ask for references because families booking respite need reassurance that their loved one is in experienced hands.

Applying takes minutes and the profile verification process is straightforward. Once verified, profiles typically go live within days and you’ll be able to see and accept enquiries that suit your availability. If you already work as a carer in Ashbourne or elsewhere in Derbyshire and want more control over when and who you support, this could be the next step.

How to apply: create your profile, add your experience and references, and confirm your DBS status. PrimeCarers checks everything and publishes your profile so families can find you. You stay self-employed, pick the work you want, and keep the flexibility that matters.