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Respite Carer Jobs in Shildon
Self-employed respite roles — set your own rates. Typical pay: £18.50–£20 per hour
- 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 Shildon means short-term support that gives family carers a real break — from a few hours, an evening or a weekend to a couple of days when families need cover. You’ll provide companionship, personal care, medication support and household assistance as agreed with each family. Many assignments are local to Shildon and the surrounding area, with occasional work across Durham for carers who choose a wider service area. Right now, 9 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
This kind of work suits experienced, reliable carers who want to move away from agency rotas and take control of their working life. On PrimeCarers you work as self-employed: you set your own rates, pick the clients you want to support and choose your hours and service area. Typical pay sits around £18.50–£20 per hour but the ultimate rate is yours to choose.
PrimeCarers does the admin for you. We find clients, handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you work. That leaves you free to focus on care — arriving on time, building rapport and giving family carers the restful break they need.
Common respite tasks include help with personal care, mobility support, medication prompts, meal preparation and companionship for social activities or appointments. Shifts vary from a few hours in the day to weekend stays or short overnight cover; you discuss and agree the duties and times with the family before you accept any work.
Requirements to join are straightforward: at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We verify profiles quickly so you can start being visible to local families fast.
If you already work around Bishop Auckland, Newton Aycliffe, Denton North East, Spennymoor, Ferryhill or Greater Willington, you’ll find opportunities nearby — many families look for carers who can cover local trips and weekends. Use Bishop Auckland, Newton Aycliffe, Denton North East, Spennymoor, Ferryhill and Greater Willington when telling us the areas you’re happy to work in.
Applying takes minutes. Create a simple profile, upload references and DBS details (or let us help arrange the check) and your profile will typically go live within days of verification. Once live, families contact you directly through the platform and you decide which offers to accept.
If you’re a compassionate, experienced carer in Shildon who wants more control over your work, PrimeCarers could be the right next step. Create your profile today and start choosing the respite work that fits your life and skills.
What carers earn around Shildon
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 55 carers in the area
£18.50–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 49 carers in the area
£17–£17.60 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1050 carers in the area
£144–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your rates
Work as self-employed and choose the rate that suits you — typical pay is around £18.50–£20 per hour.
Flexible hours
Pick the shifts you want — a few hours, evenings, weekends or short stays. Choose clients, hours and service area.
Meaningful respite work
Provide short-term care that gives family carers a much-needed break and makes a real difference to people’s lives.
Insurance & admin covered
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply in minutes, add your experience and references. We can help arrange an Enhanced DBS if needed.
- 2
Get matched
PrimeCarers finds local families and sends you details — you choose which requests to accept.
- 3
Start caring
Agree the hours and duties, set your rate and get paid through the platform. Profiles typically go live within days.
Frequently asked questions
Respite care is short-term, temporary support for someone who normally receives care from a family member. It can be a few hours, an overnight stay, a weekend or a couple of days to allow family carers to rest, work or run errands.
You’re self-employed and choose your own clients, hours and rates. PrimeCarers finds clients and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work — so you manage care without the agency rota.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
Carers set their own rates and families view those rates when they make contact. PrimeCarers processes bookings and payments so you receive cleared payment after work is completed, with invoicing handled by the platform.
Applying takes minutes and, once verified, profiles typically go live within days. From there you can be contacted by families in Shildon, Durham and nearby towns.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Shildon through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.