Respite Carer Jobs in Livingston

Looking for short-term or weekend respite work in Livingston? PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers directly with families who need cover from a few hours to a few days. You pick the clients you want, choose the hours and the service area — many carers cover Livingston and nearby towns including East Calder, Broxburn, Bathgate, Linlithgow, Stoneyburn and Whitburn. Right now, 5 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite work typically includes sitting visits, personal care, companionship, medication prompting, overnight or live-in support and short breaks while family carers rest. Shifts vary: some families want a few hours on a Saturday, others need regular weekend cover or a multi-day break. You decide what you can take on, and you set your own rates within the typical range of £18.80–£20 per hour. For clarity, typical ranges for hourly and live-in work are £18.80–£20 per hour and £144–£160 per day respectively.

This kind of work suits experienced carers who value variety and control. If you are used to agency routines but want to choose who you work with and when, PrimeCarers gives you that choice while removing much of the admin. We find clients, draw up clear contracts, handle invoicing and payments and include insurance while you are working for a family in Livingston or elsewhere in West Lothian.

To join you need at least one 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 verifies your documents quickly: applying takes minutes and most profiles go live within days of verification. You remain self-employed, set your own hours and decide your service area — whether you prefer central Livingston or the surrounding towns.

How it works day-to-day: families contact PrimeCarers for respite cover, we introduce suitable carers and you choose which requests to accept. You get paid through our system, with invoicing taken care of, so you can focus on care rather than paperwork. If you want insurance help or guidance on rates, our team is available to advise.

If you’re ready to try flexible respite work around your life, apply today. It’s quick to create a profile, and you can start considering local requests across Livingston and the rest of West Lothian almost immediately.