Respite Carer Jobs in Carluke

Looking after a family member at home is deeply rewarding — but everyone needs a break. PrimeCarers connects self-employed respite carers in Carluke with families who need short-term cover, from a few hours to a few days, including weekend and occasional live-in support. You choose the clients, the hours and the area you want to work in, and you set your own rates.

Right now, 8 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite roles vary: daytime sitting, short overnight stays, weekend cover and occasional live-in support are all common. Many assignments are practical personal care and companionship, medication prompts, light meal preparation and being a reassuring presence so a family carer can rest. These roles are ideal if you want variety, control over when you work and the chance to support families in Carluke and throughout South Lanarkshire.

Pay and flexibility are yours to set. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates; typical pay sits around £18.80–£20 per hour depending on the care required and whether it is short visits or longer live-in days. Typical hourly-care is around £18.80–£20 per hour and live-in days commonly range around £142–£160 per day. You pick the assignments that fit your schedule and skills.

Many carers who leave agency work tell us they value choosing who they support and when. If you already provide compassionate, experienced care and want more control, this could suit you. You’ll often work with families in Carluke and nearby towns such as Lanark, Motherwell, Hamilton, Bellshill, Airdrie and Stoneyburn.

PrimeCarers handles the practical side: we introduce you to families, manage contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you’re working on an assignment. That leaves you free to focus on the care.

To join you’ll need 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. We do not advertise a single shift here — instead we list ongoing self-employed opportunities across Carluke and the surrounding area.

Applying takes minutes. Create your profile, upload ID and references, and once verified your profile typically goes live within days. After that you can review requests, message families and accept only the assignments you want. If you’re an experienced carer in Carluke looking for flexible respite work, creating a profile is the first step to more control and more choice.