Respite Carer Jobs in Bishops Castle

Looking for flexible respite care work around Bishops Castle? PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers directly with families who need short-term cover — everything from a few hours’ support to weekend breaks or a couple of days away to give family carers some time off. Work can be local to Bishops Castle and surrounding areas such as Clun, Craven Arms, Montgomery, Church Stretton, Knighton and Welshpool, letting you keep travel time low and focus on quality support. There is 1 family currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite roles typically involve companionship, helping with personal care, medication reminders, meal preparation, short-term mobility support and keeping the household safe while family carers rest. Shifts can be daytime, evening or overnight depending on the family's needs, and may last a few hours or stretch to several days. These assignments suit experienced carers who value variety, enjoy short, intensive pieces of work and want control over where and when they work in Bishops Castle and nearby parts of Shropshire.

Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed: you set your own rates and choose the clients, hours and service area that fit your life. Typical pay sits around £19.10–£20 per hour, with common ranges shown for hourly and live-in care as £19.10–£20 per hour and £145–£160 per day respectively. PrimeCarers finds clients for you and handles contracts, invoicing and payments — and insurance is included while you work.

To join we ask for at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. You won’t be tied into long shifts or fixed rotas: many carers use PrimeCarers to pick up weekend respite bookings around Bishops Castle or short notices when families need cover at short notice.

Applying takes minutes: create a profile, add your experience and references, and start verifying. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, and once live you’ll start receiving introductions to families seeking respite support. PrimeCarers supports self-employed carers with clear contracts and prompt payments so you can focus on the care itself.

If you’re an experienced carer in Bishops Castle who wants more control over your work-life balance, steady short-term respite opportunities and support with the admin, PrimeCarers could be the next step. Apply now — it only takes a few minutes to start.