Weekend Carer Jobs in Red Cloak

Work as a self-employed respite carer in Red Cloak and give family carers a valuable break. Respite cover can be daytime, an overnight or a weekend stay — anything from a few hours to a few days. You’ll meet families in Red Cloak and the surrounding area, help with companionship, personal care, medication prompts and short-term support so relatives can rest or travel.
There is 1 family currently looking for care in the wider area.

This role suits experienced carers who want flexibility and control. Many of our carers in Aberdeenshire choose shifts around family life or other work, and decide whether to take short one-off bookings or regular weekend rounds. You set your own hours, choose your clients and the area you work in, and set your own rates as a self-employed carer.

Typical pay sits in the range £18.80–£20 per hour, with typical hourly and live‑in examples shown as £18.80–£20 per hour and £142.50–£160 per day. PrimeCarers brings people to you, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance cover while you are working on a booking. You remain self-employed and free to accept or decline any request.

Most respite tasks include:

• Companionship and social interaction
• Assistance with washing, dressing and toileting
• Meal preparation and dietary support
• Medication prompts and simple record-keeping
• Short-term transfers and mobility support where trained

To join we need you to have 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 check credentials to protect families and carers alike. If you’re used to agency routines but want to keep control of your working pattern and rates, PrimeCarers can be a straightforward next step.

We work with families across Red Cloak and nearby towns including Stonehaven, Portlethen, Inverbervie, Banchory, Westhill and Laurencekirk. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. You’ll be able to accept weekend respite, short stays or occasional cover and build a local client list on your terms.

If you want reliable, flexible respite work around Red Cloak and the wider Aberdeenshire area, create your profile and start choosing the shifts that suit you.