Respite Carer Jobs in Selly Oak

PrimeCarers connects experienced self-employed carers with families in Selly Oak looking for respite cover — from a few hours to overnight stays or short breaks of a few days. You’ll step in to give family carers a reliable break, supporting people with personal care, companionship, medication prompts and household routines. Right now, 27 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite work in Selly Oak suits carers who want flexibility without agency paperwork. You choose the clients you accept, the hours you work and the area you cover. You can set your own rates and availability so weekend or ad hoc covers fit around your life. You could cover Selly Oak and nearby towns like Bournbrook, Selly Park, Weoley Hill, Bournville, Stirchley and Moor Green.

Typical pay for roles like this ranges from £18.50–£20 per hour depending on the support needed and the hours agreed. PrimeCarers handles client finding, written contracts, invoicing and payments so you can focus on care. Insurance is included while you work on bookings arranged through PrimeCarers.

Who this suits

• Experienced carers used to working independently and making calm decisions during short stays.
• People leaving agency work who want more control over when and with whom they work.
• Those who value variety — different homes, different family needs, meaningful short-term support.

Requirements to join are straightforward: at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (PrimeCarers can help arrange one if needed), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. You remain self-employed and set your own service terms.

How it works in practice

• You create a profile in minutes and upload your documents.
• PrimeCarers verifies DBS and references; profiles typically go live within days.
• We introduce you to families requesting respite cover; you choose which bookings to accept.

Working through PrimeCarers removes a lot of the administrative hassle. We draft the client contract, take care of invoicing and collect payments. You keep control of care delivery and pricing, and you are insured while working on bookings we arrange.

If you’re an experienced carer in Selly Oak or across the West Midlands wanting flexible respite work that fits your life, applying takes minutes and could open up regular short-term work without agency constraints.