Respite Carer Jobs in Chippenham

PrimeCarers connects experienced, self-employed carers with families in Chippenham who need short-term respite — anything from a few hours’ cover to overnight or a weekend so family carers can rest. You’ll be matched with local families looking for reliable, experienced help and you remain in control of when and where you work.
Right now, 8 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite work suits carers who enjoy meaningful, focused shifts: sitting visits, personal care, companionship, meal support and short stays in a client’s home. Shifts vary — a couple of hours, an evening, a weekend or several days’ cover — and clients are often looking for help in and around Chippenham, including Corsham, Calne, Manor House, Melksham, Malmesbury and Devizes. You’ll work in people’s homes and provide the practical and emotional support families need for a temporary break.

PrimeCarers is for self-employed carers. That means you set your own rates, choose your clients, hours and service area, and you keep control of your work-life balance. Typical rates for respite care in the area are £19–£22.50 per hour. You can also review local ranges for hourly and live‑in work: £19–£22.50 per hour and £148–£164 per day.

PrimeCarers makes the admin simple: we find clients for you, handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you work. That frees you to focus on care, not paperwork. This page advertises ongoing self-employed opportunities across Chippenham and Wiltshire rather than one specific role.

To be eligible you need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this) and verifiable references. Many carers who move from agency work choose PrimeCarers because they value more control over their time and who they work with. If you already have an Enhanced DBS and references, that speeds things up — but we can support you through the checks if needed.

• Flexible shifts: choose the hours and locations that suit you.
• Varied work: short-term and weekend cover that fits around other commitments.
• Supportive admin: contracts, payments and insurance included while you work.

Applying takes minutes and creating a profile is straightforward. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can start seeing bookings quickly. If you’re an experienced carer in Chippenham looking for more flexibility and fair pay, set up your PrimeCarers profile and take control of your respite work.