Respite Carer Jobs in Galashiels

If you’re an experienced carer in Galashiels looking for short-term and weekend respite work, PrimeCarers connects you directly with families who need cover from a few hours to a few days. Respite care lets family carers take a break while you provide planned support — companionship, personal care, medication prompts and household help tailored to each family.

New care jobs in the area are posted on PrimeCarers throughout the year.

Respite work in Galashiels often moves at short notice and suits people who enjoy variety and independent working. You’ll visit homes across Galashiels and the surrounding area in the Scottish Borders, including nearby towns such as Melrose, Selkirk, Earlston, Newtown St Boswells, Lauder and Innerleithen. Typical assignments range from evening or weekend cover to multi-day respite stays depending on the family’s needs.

What the role involves

• Supporting the cared-for person with personal care, meal preparation and mobility assistance.
• Providing companionship, prompting medication and keeping the home safe while relatives rest.
• Working flexibly — shifts can be a few hours up to several days for live-in or extended respite.

Who this suits

This is a great fit if you’ve got at least a year’s professional care experience, value autonomy and want to step away from agency rota pressures. Many carers who join from agency work appreciate choosing their own clients and the variety of respite shifts around Galashiels.

Pay, flexibility and how it works

Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed: you set your own rates and choose your clients, hours and service area. Typical pay is £15–£25 per hour for respite work. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work. You remain in control of which bookings you accept.

Requirements to join

• At least 1 year of professional care experience.
• An Enhanced DBS check — PrimeCarers can help arrange this.
• The right to work in the UK and verifiable references.

How to apply

Applying takes minutes — create your profile, add your experience and references, and PrimeCarers will verify you. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, after which families can invite you to their respite bookings across Galashiels and the wider Scottish Borders. PrimeCarers handles the paperwork and payments so you can focus on care.

If you want more control over your working life and the chance to offer much-needed respite to families in Galashiels, create a profile today and be ready for local bookings.