Respite Carer Jobs in Taunton

Respite care in Taunton means stepping in to give family carers a reliable break — from a few hours of evening support to weekend cover or short stays of a few days. You’ll support familiar, local families with personal care, medication prompts, companionship and practical help around the home, always working to the needs the family agrees with you. Right now, 4 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Work suits experienced, compassionate carers who want flexibility and control. Many of our carers move to PrimeCarers after agency life because they want to choose who they work for and when. You set your own rates, choose your clients, hours and service area, and can accept anything from single short shifts to consecutive days. Typical pay sits around £18.80–£21 per hour; many carers advertise hourly and live‑in ranges such as £18.80–£21 per hour and £145–£160 per day to help families decide.

PrimeCarers finds introductions and handles contracts, invoicing and payments for you — and insurance is included while you work. That means you can focus on caring and on building trusted relationships, not chasing paperwork. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you could be matching with local families around Taunton quickly.

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. You’ll be self‑employed on the platform, responsible for your own tax and bookkeeping; PrimeCarers supports that process and provides clear guidance so you know what’s expected.

Respite shifts are varied — company for someone who’s isolated, personal care, sitting with someone while the family takes a break, or overnight support. Many roles are within Taunton itself, and others are close by in Wellington, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Wiveliscombe, Ilminster and Chard. If you prefer weekend work, short evening calls or occasional multi‑day cover, you can build a pattern that fits your life and income goals without being tied into long rosters.

Ready to get started? Create a profile in minutes, upload your documents and references, and we’ll verify everything. Profiles normally appear within days and then you can review client requests and agree terms directly. If you have questions about rates, DBS or what respite work looks like day‑to‑day in Somerset, our team is here to help.