For self-employed carers
Respite Carer Jobs in Robin Hoods Bay
Short-term and weekend cover—set your own rates £15–£25 per hour and choose the clients and hours you want
- Set your own rates — no agency cut
- Choose your clients and your hours
- Contracts, invoicing and payments handled for you
Registering takes a few minutes · Most carers are live within days
Description
Respite care in Robin Hoods Bay is about short-term, reliable cover that gives family carers a break — from a few hours to weekend stays or a few days. On PrimeCarers you’ll help families when they need cover most: mealtimes, medication prompts, companionship, personal care, or sleep-in support for short stretches. You’ll be working across Robin Hoods Bay and the surrounding North Yorkshire coast, helping local households maintain routines and dignity while family carers recharge.
There is 1 family currently looking for care in the wider area.
We connect experienced, self‑employed carers with families looking for flexible respite cover. You choose who you work for, the hours you accept and the area you serve around Robin Hoods Bay and nearby towns such as Whitby, Scarborough, Pickering, Loftus, Filey and Kirkbymoorside. PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you’re on a booking, so you can focus on care rather than paperwork.
Pay is flexible because you set your own rate, and many carers on the platform offer competitive prices within £15–£25 per hour depending on the family’s needs and the length of the call‑out. Work can be daytime visits, evening sits, weekend cover or short live‑in arrangements; you decide which you’ll take.
This kind of role suits experienced carers who want to move away from agency rotas: if you value autonomy, steady local work and varied short assignments across Robin Hoods Bay, it’s a good fit. You’ll build relationships with families who appreciate consistent respite support, and you can choose to accept only the bookings that match your skills and availability.
Requirements to join
- At least one year’s professional care experience.
- An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one if needed).
- The right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
- Availability for short assignments or weekends as agreed with families.
Applying takes minutes. Create your profile, add your experience and references, and once verified your profile typically goes live within days — ready for families around Robin Hoods Bay and the wider North Yorkshire area to find you. If you’re an experienced carer wanting more control over your time and who you work with, PrimeCarers makes it straightforward to offer respite cover locally.
Ready to get started? Your next short-term booking in Robin Hoods Bay could be just a few clicks away.
What carers earn around Robin Hoods Bay
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. Typical ranges are based on what carers in the area currently charge.
Hourly care
Based on 1 carer in the area
£19–£19 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 1 carer in the area
£17–£17 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1055 carers in the area
£142.50–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your rates
Be self‑employed and choose your own hourly rate and the jobs you accept.
Flexible hours
Pick daytime visits, evenings, weekends or short live‑in stretches that suit your lifestyle.
Meaningful local work
Provide valued respite care to families in Robin Hoods Bay and the surrounding community.
Support and protection
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
1. Create your profile
Apply in minutes, add your experience and references, and request or upload an Enhanced DBS.
- 2
2. Get verified
PrimeCarers reviews your documents — profiles typically go live within days of verification.
- 3
3. Choose bookings
Accept short-term, weekend or live‑in respite jobs that fit your skills and availability.
Frequently asked questions
Respite care is short-term support designed to give family carers a break. It can be anything from a few hours’ help with personal care and companionship to overnight or weekend cover. On PrimeCarers you’ll be matched with families needing flexible, time-limited support.
Yes. You need an Enhanced DBS and verifiable references to join. PrimeCarers can help you arrange a DBS check if you don’t already have one.
As self‑employed carers you set your own rates and decide what work to accept. Families will see your rate when they invite you to bookings, and you can adjust it as you wish.
PrimeCarers provides insurance for carers while they are on a booking and handles contracts, invoicing and payments so you can focus on care rather than administration.
Applying takes only minutes. After verification your profile usually goes live within days and families in Robin Hoods Bay and nearby towns can start inviting you to respite shifts.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Robin Hoods Bay through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
