Respite Carer Jobs in Lurgan

Respite care in Lurgan means short-term, dependable cover that gives family carers a break — from a few hours in an evening to weekend support or a few days’ cover. If you’re an experienced carer who values flexibility and wants to work directly with families across Lurgan and nearby towns, this could suit you. Many families ask for help with personal care, companionship, medication prompts and short stays that keep loved ones comfortable at home. Right now, 4 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

These are ongoing, self-employed opportunities rather than a single placement. On PrimeCarers you choose the clients you accept, the hours you work and the service area you cover — whether you prefer short local runs around Lurgan or to travel towards Craigavon and Portadown, Doromore, Crumlin, Markethill, Coalisland and Ballynahinch. Carers set their own rates and keep control of their work-life balance; typical roles fall within £19.39–£21.90 per hour.

What the role involves varies by family. Tasks commonly include assisting with washing and dressing, meal preparation, mobility support, companionship, sleepovers or daytime supervision and following care plans as agreed with the family. Respite work suits carers who are patient, reliable and used to working independently. It’s excellent for those who enjoy varied shifts and building trusting, short-term relationships with families.

PrimeCarers handles the client-finding and the administration so you can focus on care. We draft and manage contracts, take care of invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you are working with a family. You remain self-employed and set your own availability and service area; many carers balance respite shifts alongside other work or family commitments in Lurgan and Craigavon.

To join you’ll 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. We verify profiles quickly: applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can start seeing suitable families in and around Lurgan soon after joining.

If you’re ready to move away from agency rota constraints and take more control over your respite work, creating a PrimeCarers profile is straightforward. You’ll be listed for short-term, weekend and ad-hoc care opportunities that local families are actively looking to fill. If you want meaningful short-term care roles that fit your life, join other carers choosing how, when and where they work in Lurgan and beyond.