Self-employed carers wanted
Respite Carer Jobs in Invergordon
Flexible short-term and weekend respite work — set your own rates from £15–£25 per hour
- Set your own rates — no agency cut
- Choose your clients and your hours
- Contracts, invoicing and payments handled for you
Registering takes a few minutes · Most carers are live within days
Description
Looking for flexible respite work in Invergordon? PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers directly with families who need short-term and weekend cover — from a few hours to a few days. You choose which clients to accept, set your own rates and pick the hours and service area that suit you. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work. Right now, 2 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
This type of role is ideal if you have at least a year of professional care experience and want more control than traditional agency shifts allow. Respite care often involves giving family carers a proper break: short stays, weekend cover, companionship, support with personal care, medication prompts and help with light household tasks. Many carers in and around Invergordon enjoy the variety and the chance to support families for a few hours or overnight stays without long-term commitments.
Requirements to join
- At least 1 year of professional care experience
- An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one)
- The right to work in the UK
- Verifiable references
Pay is set by you; typical rates for respite carers in the area are £15–£25 per hour. You’ll also see roles that quote £15–£25 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for live-in day rates. Because you’re self-employed on the PrimeCarers platform you keep control of your diary and can fit respite bookings around family life, other work or study.
Most respite assignments are local to Invergordon and the surrounding communities — you’ll regularly see requests from nearby towns such as Alness, Cromarty, Fortrose, Tain, Dingwall and Nairn — and they vary from a few hours on a weekend to short overnight stays. PrimeCarers verifies profiles quickly: applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. While you remain self-employed, PrimeCarers handles the practical admin so you can focus on care.
If you’re ready to move away from rigid rotas and want fair, flexible short-term work in Invergordon, apply today. The sign-up is straightforward, DBS support is available, and PrimeCarers will guide you through verification and setting your profile so families can find your services.
What carers earn around Invergordon
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. Typical ranges are based on what carers in the area currently charge.
Hourly care
Based on 3 carers in the area
£16.80–£18.80 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 3 carers in the area
£16.50–£19 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 38 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why join PrimeCarers for respite work
Set your own rates
You’re self-employed and in control — set rates that reflect your skills and experience, typically around £15–£25 per hour.
Flexible hours
Choose short shifts, weekends or a few days at a time to fit respite work around your life.
Meaningful local work
Provide vital breaks for family carers in Invergordon and nearby communities, offering companionship and practical support.
Admin and insurance covered
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply in minutes, list your experience, availability and the areas you cover.
- 2
Verify and go live
PrimeCarers helps with DBS checks and verification; profiles usually go live within days.
- 3
Choose bookings
Accept the respite bookings you want, arrange start times and get paid through the platform.
Respite carer FAQs
Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed. You set your own rates, choose clients and arrange the hours you want to work.
You need at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments on your behalf, and provides insurance while you are working on assignments found through the platform.
Expect short-term cover such as a few hours of support, weekend breaks or short stays of a few days. Tasks commonly include personal care, companionship, medication prompting and light household assistance.
Applying takes minutes and, once verified, profiles typically go live within days so you can begin accepting bookings in and around Invergordon.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Invergordon through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
