Respite Carer Jobs in Blair Atholl

If you provide short-term and weekend respite care and want to work on your own terms in Blair Atholl, PrimeCarers can connect you with local families who need a trusted break from caring. Respite work ranges from a few hours of daytime help to overnight and a few days’ cover; it’s flexible, varied and very hands-on.
There is 1 family currently looking for care in the wider area.

As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own hours, choose the clients you work with and can cover the Blair Atholl area and nearby towns including Bridge of Tilt, Pitlochry, Aberfeldy, Birnam, Blairgowrie and Rattray and Kingussie. Many clients need support for personal care, companionship, meal preparation, medication prompts and short-term household tasks while a family carer rests or attends appointments. Respite roles suit experienced carers who want reliable short assignments that fit around other commitments or weekend availability.

Pay is set by you — carers typically advertise within the range £15–£25 per hour and you can list either hourly or live-in availability using £15–£25 per hour or £145–£160 per day as appropriate. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you’re working on a booking. That administrative back-up makes it easier to focus on great care rather than chasing paperwork.

We advertise ongoing self-employed opportunities across Perthshire and Kinross, including regular respite requests in and around Blair Atholl. This is not a single role but an open platform that helps experienced carers build a steady stream of short-term bookings. Applying takes minutes and many carers’ profiles go live within days of verification.

To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this if required), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. If you already have training, bring that too — it helps families feel confident when choosing you. Being self-employed means you control your availability and the area you cover, whether you prefer local daytime shifts or occasional weekend and overnight respite.

Ready to start? Create your profile, add your experience and availability, and we’ll help match you with families needing short-term and weekend respite in Blair Atholl and neighbouring communities. Profiles typically go live within days once your checks and references are verified.