Self-employed respite roles
Respite Carer Jobs in Ludlow
Short-term and weekend respite cover — set your own rates (£19.10–£21.50 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
Respite care in Ludlow gives family carers a trusted short-term break — from a few hours to a few days, including weekend cover. You’ll visit people in their own homes, support routines, provide companionship and help with personal care when needed. This work suits carers who prefer hands-on, varied shifts rather than fixed rotas, and who want to build local relationships across Ludlow and the surrounding area.
There is 1 family currently looking for care in the wider area.PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families around Ludlow and Tenbury Wells, Craven Arms, Cleobury Mortimer, Leominster, Church Stretton and Clun. As a contractor on the platform you choose your own clients, hours and service area, and you set your own rate. Typical roles fall within £19.10–£21.50 per hour depending on care needs and your experience. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you’re working.
Respite shifts can be daytime, evenings or weekend cover and range from a single hourly sitting to a couple of days’ short-term care. Many families in Ludlow are looking for reliable weekend cover so their regular family carer can rest, run errands or attend appointments. This role is ideal if you want flexible, local work that fits around other commitments or family life.
To join you need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one) and verifiable references. We verify qualifications and references quickly so applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. You remain self-employed at all times and are free to accept or decline any bookings that suit you.
If you’re used to agency shifts but want more control over the people you support, your schedule and your rates, PrimeCarers offers a straightforward alternative across Ludlow and wider Shropshire. Create a profile, complete checks and start seeing local respite opportunities—choose the work you want and keep the relationships you value.
Ready to get started? It only takes a few minutes to apply and most carers are visible to families within days.
What carers earn around Ludlow
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 7 carers in the area
£19.10–£21.50 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 7 carers in the area
£16–£18 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1475 carers in the area
£145.50–£161 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your own rates
Remain self-employed and choose the fee that reflects your skills and availability (typical range: £19.10–£21.50 per hour).
Flexible hours
Pick the shifts you want — a few hours, overnight cover or short stays across weekends and weekdays.
Meaningful local work
Build ongoing relationships with families in Ludlow and nearby towns while offering vital respite.
Support and protection
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create a profile
Tell us about your experience, upload references and set your service area.
- 2
Verify checks
Provide or arrange an Enhanced DBS and references — PrimeCarers can help with the DBS process.
- 3
Choose work
Accept the respite bookings that suit you. PrimeCarers manages contracts and payments.
Frequently asked questions
Respite care provides short-term support so family carers can take a break. It can be a few hours of daytime support, an overnight stay or cover for a couple of days. The aim is to maintain the person’s routine and safety while giving family carers time to rest or manage other commitments.
You remain self-employed. That means you set your own rates, choose clients and decide your hours. PrimeCarers introduces you to families and manages the paperwork.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and an Enhanced DBS. PrimeCarers can help arrange a DBS if you don’t already have one.
Applying takes only minutes; after verification profiles typically go live within days. Once live, you can start reviewing local respite opportunities in Ludlow and nearby towns.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Ludlow through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
