Respite Carer Jobs in Wells

Looking for flexible respite care work in Wells and surrounding Somerset towns? PrimeCarers connects experienced self-employed carers with families who need short-term and weekend cover — from a few hours to a few days. You’ll be chosen by families who value consistent, trusted support, and you can build a roster that suits your life in Wells and beyond. Right now, 12 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite roles typically involve sitting, companionship, personal care, medication prompting, short-term live-in cover or being available for weekend breaks. You might support older people, adults with learning disabilities or families needing a short break from full-time caring. Work is ideal for carers who want to move away from rigid agency rotas, who value clearer relationships with clients and who prefer picking the jobs that fit their calendar.

As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own rates and choose your clients, hours and service area. Typical pay sits around £19.20–£24 per hour, with more detail available for hourly and live-in work via £19.20–£24 per hour and £145–£160 per day. PrimeCarers finds carers clients and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while they work.

Requirements to join are straightforward. You need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and an Enhanced DBS check; PrimeCarers can help arrange a DBS if you need one. We do check references and identity before profiles go live so families can book with confidence.

Many carers move to PrimeCarers after agency work because they want predictable admin, clearer pay and the freedom to shape their own week. You’ll often work around school runs, weekend commitments or other caring responsibilities — and you can accept short bookings in Wells, or travel to nearby towns such as Shepton Mallet, Glastonbury, Street, Midsomer Norton, Axbridge and Norton Radstock when you want extra shifts.

Applying takes minutes: complete a short profile, upload ID and references, and we’ll verify your details. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, and then you can start responding to booking requests and building regular respite work across Wells and Somerset.

If you’re an experienced carer ready to take control of your diary and offer compassionate respite support, join PrimeCarers and start connecting with families who need reliable short-term cover.