Respite Carer Jobs in Kilkeel

Looking for flexible respite care work around Kilkeel? PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families who need short-term and weekend cover — from a couple of hours to a few days — so family carers can have a break. You’ll be offering companionship, personal care, medication prompts, light household support or overnight sitting depending on the family’s needs, always agreed in advance.

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

These ongoing opportunities are ideal if you want to move away from agency rotas and choose when you work. On PrimeCarers you set your own rates and choose your clients, hours and service area; many carers charge within £15–£25 per hour depending on the support required and their experience. Typical hourly and live-in ranges are shown on the platform: £15–£25 per hour and £147.50–£160 per day. PrimeCarers handles the paperwork — we find clients, arrange contracts, invoice and collect payments for you, and provide insurance while you’re working.

You’ll be based around Kilkeel but can accept jobs across Newry and Mourne and nearby towns such as Rostrevor, Warrenpoint, Castlewellan, Newry, Downpatrick and Ballynahinch. Shifts vary: families sometimes need weekend cover so that their usual carer can rest, while others book a few hours in the day for appointments or short breaks. The work suits experienced carers who want variety, respect for their time, and the ability to build direct working relationships with families.

To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help you arrange this), and verifiable references. You’ll remain self-employed — you decide which jobs to accept, and you keep control of your diary. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can start seeing local bookings quickly.

We’re looking for reliable, compassionate people who communicate clearly with families and can manage personal care tasks safely. If you’re used to providing short-term respite cover — whether daytime support, evening sitting or live-in cover for a few nights — you’ll fit well with the requests we usually receive in Kilkeel and the surrounding area.

Ready to take control of your work pattern and earn the rates you choose? Create your profile on PrimeCarers, tell us about your experience and availability, and we’ll take care of the rest so you can focus on delivering great care.