Respite Carer Jobs in Colburn

Looking for flexible respite work in Colburn and the surrounding area of North Yorkshire? PrimeCarers connects experienced, self-employed carers with families who need short-term cover — from a few hours in the evening to weekend breaks or a few days of respite. You’ll support family carers by providing companionship, personal care, medication prompts and practical help so families can recharge. Right now, 2 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

This kind of work suits carers who want variety and control. Many roles are for regular weekend cover, short blocks while relatives are away, or occasional evenings. You choose the clients you work with, the hours you accept and the area you cover. Carers on PrimeCarers set their own rates; typical pay is £18.50–£20 per hour and many list rates within £18.50–£20 per hour for hourly visits or £142.50–£160 per day for longer live-in days.

If you’re thinking of moving away from agency routines, respite work through PrimeCarers keeps the care work you enjoy without fixed rotas or enforced timesheets. You’ll often meet older people, adults with learning disabilities or families supporting someone after surgery or during recovery. The role is about patience, dignity and practical help: meal prep, supporting personal care, mobility assistance, companionship, and keeping the household ticking over while the main carer rests.

To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. An Enhanced DBS is required — PrimeCarers can help arrange this if you don’t yet have one. When you work through PrimeCarers we handle contracts, invoicing and secure payments, and you are covered by insurance for the time you are working.

Application takes only minutes. Create a profile, tell us about your experience and availability, and once references and checks are verified your profile typically goes live within days. You remain self-employed at all times: you pick the clients, the hours and the neighbourhoods you want to serve — whether that’s in Colburn itself or nearby towns such as Leyburn, Bedale, Middleham, Masham, Northallerton and Denton North East.

If you value flexibility, want to make a real difference to family carers and prefer working on your own terms, register with PrimeCarers today and start seeing suitable respite opportunities in and around Colburn.