Respite Carer Jobs in Failsworth

Respite care in Failsworth is short-term support that gives family carers a break — from a few hours to weekend cover or a couple of nights. You’ll be offering practical help, companionship and peace of mind when families need time to recharge. PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers directly with families and handles the admin so you can focus on care. Right now, 8 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

The work varies: sitting with someone while the main carer is out, supporting personal care, helping with medication prompts, providing overnight cover or staying for a few days when needed. Many calls are for calm, reliable presence and respectful, experienced hands. Families in Failsworth and across Manchester are looking for carers who can step in at short notice and build a trusting rapport.

This role suits experienced carers who want more control than agency life gives. On PrimeCarers you’re self-employed: you set your own rates, choose which clients to accept, and pick your hours and service area. You can cover just weekends, ad-hoc evenings, or occasional live-in breaks for families across Failsworth and nearby suburbs such as New Moston, Moston, Newton Heath, Droylsden, Harpurhey and Openshaw.

Pay is flexible because you set your own rates; typical work for this role falls within £18.50–£20 per hour. For clarity, common formats you’ll see are £18.50–£20 per hour for hourly respite and £145–£160 per day for day rates on live-in cover. These are typical ranges, not a promise of income — what you earn depends on the clients and hours you choose.

What we ask

• At least 1 year of professional care experience.
• An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one if needed).
• The right to work in the UK.
• Verifiable references from recent care work.

PrimeCarers takes care of contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you work on bookings we introduce. That means less time on paperwork and more time doing the work you enjoy. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can be visible to families in Failsworth quickly.

If you’re an experienced carer who wants to offer short-term and weekend respite around Failsworth and elsewhere in Manchester, setting your own terms and keeping the independence of self-employment, join PrimeCarers and start hearing from families looking for the support you provide.