Respite Carer Jobs in Queensferry

PrimeCarers connects experienced, self-employed carers with families in Queensferry looking for short-term and weekend respite cover. You’ll support family carers by providing reliable care from a few hours to a few days — evening, weekend or short-block bookings that give loved ones a real break. You set your clients, hours and service area and can choose work that fits around your life. Right now, 5 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite work in Queensferry and nearby areas like North Queensferry, Inverkeithing, Rosyth, Dalgety Bay, Broxburn and Dunfermline is ideal if you want variety and control: a mix of companionship, personal care and household support for people who need temporary cover. Many of our carers prefer the rhythm of short shifts or weekend blocks because they suit family life, other commitments and other care work they already do in Edinburgh and across Fife.

Pay is set by you — most carers on PrimeCarers charge within £18.80–£20 per hour depending on experience, tasks and whether the booking is hourly or live-in. Typical hourly and live-in ranges are £18.80–£20 per hour and £142–£160 per day respectively. You remain self-employed, so you keep control of which jobs you accept and when you work.

PrimeCarers takes care of the admin so you can focus on care: we find clients, handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and include insurance while you work. 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. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.

This listing covers ongoing self-employed opportunities in Queensferry rather than a single opening. If you’re used to agency shifts but want more control over rates and clients, PrimeCarers offers a straightforward alternative with the support carers still value.

How to apply: sign up, complete a short profile and upload your documents. We’ll guide you through verification and then you can start choosing respite bookings in Queensferry, North Queensferry and the surrounding towns. Many carers find their first bookings within days.