Respite Carer Jobs in Wiveliscombe

Families across Wiveliscombe need short‑term and weekend respite cover so unpaid carers can take a break. As a self‑employed carer on PrimeCarers you’d provide everything from a few hours of care to a couple of days’ support — companionship, personal care, medication prompts, and light household help — arranged around the family’s needs. There is 1 family currently looking for care in the wider area.

This kind of work suits experienced, compassionate carers who prefer flexible, predictable arrangements rather than agency rotas. You choose the clients you want to work with in Wiveliscombe and the surrounding area, set your own terms and keep control of your diary. Typical rates on the platform are £18.80–£21 per hour and you can pick hourly or live‑in work within the ranges shown: £18.80–£21 per hour and £145–£160 per day.

Shifts are often weekend cover, short respite stays or block cover of a few days — ideal if you want to top up other work or prioritise your life outside care. Many carers on PrimeCarers come from agency backgrounds and value being able to accept only the work that fits their skills and availability in Somerset and nearby towns such as Wellington, Taunton, Watchet, Dulverton, Kilton and Tiverton.

PrimeCarers makes it straightforward to work independently: we find clients, handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you work. You remain self‑employed at all times and set your own rates, hours and service area.

Basic requirements to join

• At least 1 year of professional care experience
• An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this)
• The right to work in the UK and verifiable references

Applying takes minutes and your profile typically goes live within days of verification. Once live you'll be able to review client requests and accept the respite cover that suits you — from a few hours to several days. If you’re used to agency life but want more control and clearer terms, PrimeCarers keeps the admin and the matching process simple so you can focus on care.

If you’re an experienced carer based in Wiveliscombe and want short‑term, flexible respite work, create a profile today and start choosing the clients and shifts that fit your life.