Respite Carer Jobs in Oadby

If you provide compassionate, practical short-term support and want more control over your working life, respite care through PrimeCarers in Oadby could be a great fit. Respite shifts are typically a few hours, overnight or for a couple of days — ideal for giving family carers a break without long-term commitments. You’ll find work across Oadby and nearby communities like Wigston Magna, Braunstone Town, Syston, Earl Shilton, Market Harborough and Lutterworth in Leicestershire. Right now, 5 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

On PrimeCarers you work as a self-employed carer: you choose your clients, the hours you take and the area you cover. You set your own rates and most carers list within £19–£20 per hour. Typical hourly roles often sit in £19–£20 per hour, while live-in day rates commonly fall in £148–£162.50 per day. Roles vary — some families need weekend mornings, some want a night of cover, others prefer an occasional two-day break. We never present one specific post; instead you’ll find ongoing opportunities to offer short-term respite in and around Oadby.

This kind of work suits experienced carers who value variety and independence. You’ll be supporting people with mobility needs, dementia, post-operative recovery or simply providing companionship and supervision so family carers can rest. Your professional skills — personal care, medication prompts, safe transfers, meal prep and clear, respectful communication — are what families need most.

To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. PrimeCarers takes care of the administrative side: we find clients, handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and include insurance while you work. That means less paperwork for you and safer, smoother bookings.

Applying takes just minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once approved you can browse requests, chat with families, and accept the shifts that fit your life. If you’re ready to move away from agency rotas and keep doing the hands-on care you love in Oadby and across Leicestershire, creating a PrimeCarers profile is a practical next step.