Respite Carer Jobs in Church Stretton

Looking for short-term or weekend respite work around Church Stretton? PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families who need cover from a few hours to a few days — giving family carers a trusted break and you real flexibility. You choose who you work with, the hours and your service area; PrimeCarers finds the clients and handles contracts, invoicing and payments. There is 1 family currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite assignments vary: from companionship and activity support, to help with personal care, light domestic tasks, medication reminders and overnight support. Typical pay sits at £18.60–£20 per hour and roles can be booked as hourly care (£18.60–£20 per hour) or live-in day cover (£145–£160 per day). Many carers work regular weekend runs or one-off short stays around Church Stretton and nearby communities.

This work suits experienced carers who want to move away from agency shifts but keep flexibility. To join you need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. An Enhanced DBS check is also required; PrimeCarers can help arrange this if you need support. If you already work in Shropshire or towns like Craven Arms, Bishops Castle, Much Wenlock, Shrewsbury, Ludlow and Clun, you can set a service area that fits your travel preferences.

As a PrimeCarers carer you are self-employed: you set your own rates, accept the clients and hours that suit you, and manage your availability. PrimeCarers handles the admin so you can focus on care — we take care of client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments, and insurance while you are working. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can start seeing suitable bookings quickly.

If you want reliable, short-term respite work around Church Stretton and a way to balance family time, other work or regular commitments, this role could fit. Create your profile, choose the types of respite cover you want to offer and decide whether you prefer occasional weekend shifts, regular short visits or longer live-in breaks. Start in Church Stretton and expand into nearby areas when you’re ready.