Respite Carer Jobs in Exeter

Respite care in Exeter gives family carers a vital break — from a couple of hours to a few days, weekends or short overnight stays. You’ll support people in their own homes with companionship, personal care, medication prompts and mobility help, often on a planned short-term basis. Many roles suit weekend specialists, day sitters and short live-in placements where families need reliable cover. Right now, 2 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

As a carer on PrimeCarers you are self-employed: you set your own rates and choose which clients, hours and service area you’ll work in. Typical pay sits around £19.20–£25 per hour, with separate ranges shown for hourly and live-in work if needed (£19.20–£25 per hour, £148–£163 per day). You decide whether you want regular weekend rounds in Exeter, occasional evenings or longer respite stays covering a family holiday.

Respite work often looks like:

• Short visits to give the main carer a few hours off;
• Weekend cover to enable family plans or breaks;
• Overnight or live-in short stays where someone needs supervision or help with night-time routines;
• Temporary cover during hospital discharges or short-term recovery.

This kind of work suits experienced, reliable carers who want more control than traditional agency shifts. If you’re used to organising your own time and want to choose which assignments you accept around your life, PrimeCarers lets you keep that freedom while we handle the admin. We find clients, manage contracts, take care of invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you’re working with a client.

To join 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. You remain self-employed, so you’re responsible for your own tax and record-keeping. Applying takes minutes and, once verified, profiles typically go live within days — so you can start seeing suitable respite opportunities across Exeter and nearby towns such as Topsham, Crediton, Chudleigh, Exmouth, Bradninch and Dawlish.

If you want weekend flexibility, short-term bookings and the chance to choose clients who fit your skills, creating a PrimeCarers profile is a straightforward next step. We’ll support you with contracts, secure payments and insurance while you’re on shift so you can focus on the care.