Respite Carer Jobs in Nottingham

Respite care in Nottingham means short-term support for families when a regular carer needs a break. You may cover a few hours, an evening or a couple of days at a time — weekend stays, daytime relief, medication support, companionship, personal care and light household tasks. This role suits experienced carers who want the variety and reward of helping family carers to rest while keeping a flexible diary. Right now, 6 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

On PrimeCarers you work as a self-employed carer: you set your own rates, choose the clients you want and control your hours and service area. Many carers doing respite work in Nottingham charge within £18.50–£21 per hour depending on experience and duties. PrimeCarers finds clients for you and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.

Typical respite shifts vary. You might be asked for a few hours of daytime support, a long-overnight or a two-day weekend stay. Tasks commonly include personal care, supporting mobility, prompting medication, preparing simple meals, keeping the person company and following an agreed care plan. This is hands-on, relationship-led work: families want reliable, experienced carers who can step in smoothly and respectfully.

We’re looking for carers with at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. You’ll need to be comfortable working independently and communicating clearly with family carers about needs and boundaries.

PrimeCarers is used across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, including nearby towns such as West Bridgefield, Beeston, Carlton, Bulwell, Arnold and Netherfield. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live, you can review client requests, agree terms directly and plan a diary that suits your life — no fixed rota, no agency rota shifts to fit around.

If you’re used to agency work but want more control over who you visit, when and for how long, respite on PrimeCarers could be a better fit. Create a profile, upload your documentation and set your availability. Families in Nottingham regularly search for short-term and weekend cover — if your experience matches, you’ll hear from them directly through the platform.