Respite Carer Jobs in Northam

Provide short-term and weekend respite care in Northam and make a real difference to local families. Respite shifts range from a few hours to a few days, covering evenings, weekends and occasional longer breaks to give family carers the time they need. You’ll work directly with families in Northam and nearby communities, offering companionship, personal care, medication support and household help as agreed.
There is 1 family currently looking for care in the wider area.

This work suits experienced carers who want more control than agency life gives. On PrimeCarers you are self-employed: you set your own rates, choose which clients to work with, and pick the hours and service area that suit you. PrimeCarers finds the families, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work. If you’re ready to leave rotas and mandatory overtime behind, this gives the flexibility to balance respite work with the rest of your life in Northam and across Devon.

Typical pay for respite work is in the range £19–£20 per hour, and many carers charge differently for short visits, sleepovers or longer day cover. You decide your hourly rate and how you pack your week. PrimeCarers supports clear paperwork so families know what to expect and you get paid promptly for the time you do.

To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this) and verifiable references. We do not advertise one-off roles here — these are ongoing self-employed opportunities for carers who want steady, flexible respite work in and around Northam. Many carers on the platform also take work in nearby towns such as Bideford, Great Torrington, Barnstaple, Ilfracombe, Hartland and Highampton.

Applying takes minutes: complete your profile, upload your documents and provide references. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, and then you can start choosing the respite gigs that suit you. If you value clearer terms, predictable invoicing and the freedom to work your way, PrimeCarers could be the next step in your career as a carer based in Northam.