Respite Carer Jobs in Harworth and Bircotes

Looking for flexible, meaningful respite work in Harworth and Bircotes? PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers directly with families who need short-term cover — from a few hours of afternoon support to weekend stays or a couple of days’ relief for family carers. You choose the bookings that fit your life, set your own rates and decide where you’ll work around Harworth and Bircotes.
Right now, 6 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite shifts can include companionship, medication prompts, personal care, meal preparation and household checks. Many families in this part of South Yorkshire want reliable, experienced people who can step in for a few hours or cover weekend breaks while a family carer rests. Roles are ideal if you prefer short bookings, want to avoid long agency rotas and like the variety of helping different households across Harworth and nearby areas such as Bawtry, Tickhill, Maltby, Edlington, Dinnington and Doncaster.

Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed: you set your own hourly rate, choose clients, hours and service area. Typical pay for this kind of respite work is £18.80–£21.10 per hour. PrimeCarers finds clients for you and takes care of contracts, invoicing and payments. While you are working, insurance is included through the platform.

To join we ask for at least one year’s professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We welcome carers with backgrounds in domiciliary care, supported living or residential settings who are ready to move away from fixed agency shift patterns and want more control over their work-life balance in Harworth and Bircotes.

Applying takes minutes: create a profile, upload your documents and add your availability. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can start seeing suitable respite bookings quickly. You remain fully self-employed and in control — pick the short-term or weekend cover that suits you and the families you want to support.

If you’re an experienced carer in Harworth or Bircotes looking for flexible respite work across South Yorkshire, PrimeCarers gives you the tools and the clients without taking away your freedom. Join a local network of trusted carers offering vital breaks to family carers and make the hours you want work for you.