Respite Carer Jobs in Yarmouth

Looking for short-term and weekend care work in Yarmouth that fits around your life? Respite care on PrimeCarers covers everything from a few hours of evening support to a couple of days’ cover so family carers can take a break. As a self-employed carer you choose which clients to work with, set your own rates and decide your hours and service area. Right now, 4 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Work is varied — sitting with someone at home, helping with personal care and medication prompts, supporting outings, or providing sleep-in cover for a night or two. Most bookings are local to Yarmouth and nearby towns including Great Yarmouth, Gorleston, Caister on Sea, Acle, Lowestoft and Carlton Colville, and they’re ideal if you want the flexibility to pick short visits, weekend blocks or a sequence of evening shifts rather than long-term agency placements.

This role suits experienced carers who want more control and less paperwork. You’ll be offering meaningful breaks to families and giving carers the peace of mind to rest or travel. Pay is set by you and typically falls within £19–£20.60 per hour, so you can prioritise the kinds of shifts and pay rates that work for you.

To join, you need at least one year’s professional care experience, the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. You also need an Enhanced DBS check — PrimeCarers can help arrange this if you don’t already have one. We verify your details quickly so profiles typically go live within days of verification.

PrimeCarers finds clients for you and handles contracts, invoicing and payments. Insurance is included while you work on the platform, so you can focus on care rather than admin. Many carers who move from agency work appreciate being able to accept only the bookings that suit their weekends or spare hours in Yarmouth and across Norfolk.

Applying takes minutes — create a profile, upload your references and DBS (or let us help get one), and choose your availability. Once verified you’ll be able to browse bookings, message families and accept the clients you want. If you’re ready to take control of your work pattern and do the kind of respite care that matters to families, PrimeCarers makes it straightforward to get started in Yarmouth.