Respite Carer Jobs in Totnes

Short-term and weekend respite care in Totnes gives family carers a reliable break and lets you work the way you prefer — from a few hours to a few days. You’ll support families who need cover for planned breaks, urgent short-term cover or regular weekend sitting. Right now, 5 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

As a PrimeCarers self-employed carer you choose the clients, hours and service area. Many local families ask for help with companionship, personal care, medication prompts, meal preparation, mobility support and overnight respite. Work can range from a couple of hours in the afternoon to a few consecutive days supporting someone at home. You set your own rates within £18.80–£23 per hour and decide which jobs fit your skills and diary.

PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work. That means you can focus on caring, not admin. Typical pay bands are shown to help families and carers match expectations: £18.80–£23 per hour for hourly care and £147.50–£165 per day for live-in day rates. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.

Who this suits: experienced carers who want more control than traditional agency work — people used to working independently, who have at least a year of professional care experience and reliable references. You must have the right to work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS. If you need help arranging an Enhanced DBS, PrimeCarers can assist.

Working in Totnes and wider Devon, you’ll find short-term bookings close to home and opportunities that fit school runs, weekends or longer respite periods. You can accept work only in areas you choose; many carers take assignments across Buckfastleigh, Paignton, Ashburton, Torquay, Dartmouth and Newton Abbot.

How to apply: create a profile, upload your references and DBS (or request help), and set your availability and rates. PrimeCarers verifies your documents, then your profile goes live and families can contact you directly. It’s self-employed work — you invoice through the platform and PrimeCarers handles payments and the paperwork.

If you’re ready for more autonomy, better match between work and life, and to be valued for your experience in Totnes, register with PrimeCarers today — it only takes minutes to start.