RespiteConnect

Connecting Families with Trusted Local Respite & Companionship Support.

Become a respite provider

Make a Real Difference in Your Community
There is a growing need in the Highlands. We seek compassionate, reliable people who can offer respite and companionship support to families and carers.
Becoming a respite provider can be meaningful, flexible work and a way to support families in your community while earning independently.


RespiteConnect helps you:

  • Understand the basic requirements to work safely
  • Connect with families and carers looking for local support
  • Build a profile and manage your own availability and rates
  • Provide guidance and resources to help you get started

As a respite provider you might:

  • Spend time offering companionship
  • Support community outings or activities
  • Provide flexible respite cover so carers can take a break
  • Be a consistent, trusted presence for local families

This role is community-based support only. It does not include medical or nursing care unless you are appropriately qualified and insured.

  1. Register Your Interest
    Complete the short provider form telling us about your experience, availability, and travel area.
  2. Initial Conversation
    We arrange a brief call. This helps us learn more about your interests and suitability for respite and companionship support.
  3. Safeguarding Checks
    Before introductions are made, we ask to see evidence of current PVG membership and appropriate insurance.
  4. Profile Created
    A short anonymous summary of your experience and availability will be shared with families looking for support.
  5. Connect with Families
    If a family wishes to proceed, contact details are shared and arrangements are then made directly between you and the family.

What You’ll Need
To be listed on RespiteConnect, providers must:

Providers listed on RespiteConnect set their own rates and are paid directly by families. Providers operate independently and are not employed by RespiteConnect

RespiteConnect is committed to fairness and inclusion. Matching is based on practical needs, skills, availability and compatibility, not on protected personal characteristics.

Ready to Register?

Complete the Provider Interest Form to tell us about your experience, availability and travel area.

This helps us understand whether there may be suitable matches with families seeking support in your area.

Provider Interest Form