Respite Carer Jobs in Brighton

Working as a respite carer in Brighton means offering short-term cover to give family carers a break — from a few hours to a few days, daytime or weekend support. You’ll visit people in their homes, help with personal care, companionship, medication prompts and household tasks, or provide longer short-term live-in shifts where needed. Right now, 3 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

This opportunity suits experienced, reliable carers who want to move away from agency rota rules and take control of their work. You’ll be self-employed on PrimeCarers: you set your own rates, choose the clients you accept and control your hours and service area. Typical roles in the area pay £19–£21.30 per hour, with many shifts falling in the £19–£21.30 per hour range and occasional live-in days in the £147.50–£163.50 per day range.

PrimeCarers finds families who need respite across Brighton and surrounding areas, handles client introductions, draws up contracts and manages invoicing and payments so you can focus on care. While you’re working on a booked shift the platform provides insurance, and we support clear agreements so there’s less admin for you. Many carers who have moved from agency work say they value the extra autonomy and the chance to build longer-standing relationships with families in Brighton.

We’re looking for people with at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this if you need it), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. You remain self-employed at all times and free to accept or decline bookings; you aren’t tied into fixed rotas. Applications take minutes and profiles normally go live within days of verification, so you could be visible to families across Brighton and Hove and nearby towns including Hove, Southwick, Telscombe, Shoreham by Sea, Peacehaven and Lewes very quickly.

If you value flexibility, fair rates and straightforward administration, this is a practical way to build a reliable stream of respite work in Brighton. To apply, create your profile, upload your references and DBS (or request our support), and pick the bookings that match your availability — we’ll take care of the rest.