Respite Carer Jobs in Blairgowrie and Rattray

Are you an experienced carer in Blairgowrie and Rattray looking for more control over your work? PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families needing short-term and weekend respite — from a few hours to a few days. You’ll be chosen by families for respite cover that gives family carers a genuine break. Right now, 2 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite roles can include companionship, personal care, medication prompts, light domestic tasks and supporting someone to get out and about safely for a few hours or for a short stay. Most work is local to Blairgowrie and Rattray but can also cover surrounding parts of Perthshire and Kinross and nearby towns such as Coupar Angus, Birnam, Scone, Perth, Kirriemuir and Bridge of Earn. Shifts suit carers who want predictable weekend runs, ad-hoc cover or short blocks away from agency rotas.

As a PrimeCarers carer you are self-employed: you set your own rates, choose which clients to accept and decide your service area and hours. Typical pay sits around £15–£25 per hour, with flexibility for longer live-in or specialist shifts. PrimeCarers finds clients and takes care of contracts, invoicing and payments — and insurance is included while you work through the platform.

This opportunity suits experienced carers who value flexibility and want to move away from fixed agency rotas while keeping professional standards. To join you need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one if you need it). Applying takes minutes; profiles typically go live within days of verification.

What you’ll get day-to-day: clear briefings from families, digital scheduling, paid sessions handled through PrimeCarers, and a straightforward way to grow regular respite work in and around Blairgowrie and Rattray. You remain in control of how much you work — pick short afternoon covers, overnight stays or weekend blocks that fit your life.

How to apply: create a quick profile, upload your references and DBS (or request help arranging one), and set your availability. There’s no single advertised post here — we’re advertising ongoing self-employed opportunities across Blairgowrie and Rattray and the wider Perthshire and Kinross area. If you’re ready to leave agency restrictions and build reliable local respite work with administrative support, this could be the change you’re looking for.