Self-employed respite work
Respite Carer Jobs in Ludgershall
Flexible short-term and weekend cover around Ludgershall — set your own rates (£19–£21 per hour), choose hours and clients.
- 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 Ludgershall? PrimeCarers connects experienced, self-employed carers with local families who need short-term and weekend support — from a few hours to a few days. You choose the clients, the hours and the area you serve across Ludgershall and the surrounding parts of Wiltshire, while we find the bookings and handle contracts, invoicing and payments. Insurance is included while you work through PrimeCarers.
There is 1 family currently looking for care in the wider area.
Respite work can include companionship, personal care, medication prompts, moving and handling with the correct equipment, or staying overnight to give a family carer a break. Shifts are usually ad hoc or scheduled around family needs, so you’ll often be covering weekends, evenings or short daytime blocks. Many carers like the variety: one week you might cover a day visit in Ludgershall, the next a weekend stay for a family a little further out.
This role suits experienced carers who want to move away from rigid agency rotas. If you want control over when and where you work, PrimeCarers lets you set your own rates and accept only the jobs that fit your life. Typical rates for this kind of work are £19–£21 per hour; you decide your price and we take care of the client-facing admin.
To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and an Enhanced DBS check. If you don’t yet have an Enhanced DBS, PrimeCarers can help arrange one. We verify references and checks before your profile goes live to protect families and carers alike.
Families contacting PrimeCarers are often based around Ludgershall but also in nearby towns such as Tidworth, Andover, Amesbury, Hungerford, Marlborough and Salisbury. You can choose how far you’re willing to travel when you set up your service area. Whether you prefer short day shifts or occasional live-in breaks, you remain self-employed and in control.
Applying takes minutes — you build a profile, add your experience and references, and upload your checks. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, and then you can start reviewing and accepting respite bookings in Ludgershall and across Wiltshire. If you’re ready for more say over your work, faster local bookings and admin taken off your plate, create your PrimeCarers profile and start accepting the kinds of respite jobs that fit your lifestyle.
What carers earn around Ludgershall
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 12 carers in the area
£19–£21 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 7 carers in the area
£17–£18.20 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1231 carers in the area
£145–£161.50 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You are self-employed and set your own rates — typical local ranges are £19–£21 per hour so you control your earning choices.
Flexible hours
Choose the clients, hours and service area that suit you. Take day shifts, evenings, weekends or short live-in stays.
Meaningful respite work
Provide short-term and weekend cover to give family carers a break — from a few hours to a few days, supporting families directly.
Admin and insurance handled
PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply in minutes: add experience, availability and references.
- 2
Get verified
We check your references and DBS (we can help arrange an Enhanced DBS if needed); profiles go live after verification.
- 3
Accept bookings
Review local respite requests and accept the shifts that suit you — you remain self-employed and in control.
Frequently asked questions
Respite care covers short-term support to give a family carer a break. Typical duties include personal care, companionship, medication prompts, light domestic tasks and, where required, overnight stays. The exact tasks depend on each family's needs and are agreed before you accept the booking.
Applying takes minutes — you complete an online profile with experience and references. Once your checks and references are verified, profiles typically go live within days, and you can begin reviewing local respite requests in Ludgershall and nearby towns.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and verifiable references. PrimeCarers can help arrange a DBS if you don’t already have one.
Carers are self-employed and set their own rates. You decide your price per job or hour, and PrimeCarers handles client contracts, invoicing and payments on your behalf.
Yes. When you set up your profile you choose your service area, which can include Ludgershall and neighbouring towns. Families contacting PrimeCarers come from across Wiltshire, so you can accept bookings that fit your travel and availability preferences.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Ludgershall through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
