Respite Carer Jobs in Connahs Quay

Looking for flexible respite work in Connahs Quay? PrimeCarers connects experienced, self-employed carers with local families needing short-term and weekend cover — from a couple of hours to a few days — so family carers can take a break. You’ll be matched with families near Connahs Quay, and can pick the shifts that suit you.

Right now, 5 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite roles vary. You might provide companionship, help with personal care, support routines, or offer overnight weekend cover while a family member rests — always on a short-term basis. Shifts can be a few hours in the day, an evening call, or a block of days where a family needs cover. Work is often in private homes around Connahs Quay and nearby villages, and sometimes requires a calm, adaptable approach rather than clinical tasks.

This work suits experienced carers who want freedom from agency rotas and more control over when and where they work. On PrimeCarers you are self-employed: you set your own rates, choose your clients, hours and service area, and can advertise availability for one-off or ongoing respite assignments. Typical rates sit within £18.50–£20 per hour but you choose what you charge based on your experience and the care needed. We list opportunities across Connahs Quay and the surrounding area including Shotton, Ewole, Hawarden, Buckley, Flint and Neston in Flintshire and beyond.

To join you’ll need at least 1 year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this) and verifiable references. PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments for you, and provides insurance while you work on a placement, so you can focus on care rather than paperwork.

Applying takes minutes and is straightforward. Create a profile, add your experience and references, and our team will verify your checks. Profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live, PrimeCarers will introduce you to families looking for respite cover and manage bookings and payments — you remain fully in control of which assignments you accept.

If you’re based in Connahs Quay and ready to keep giving brilliant short-term care while getting the flexibility you deserve, create your profile today and be ready to take on weekend and short-stay respite work in your area.