Self-employed carers wanted
Respite Carer Jobs in Acton
Set your own rate — typical range £19–£21.50 per hour. Choose hours, clients and your service area.
- Set your own rates — no agency cut
- Choose your clients and your hours
- Contracts, invoicing and payments handled for you
Registering takes a few minutes · Most carers are live within days
Description
Looking for short-term or weekend respite work in Acton that fits around your life? Respite care on PrimeCarers covers everything from a few hours of evening help to a couple of days’ cover so family carers can take a break. You’ll usually support people at home with personal care, companionship and household routines, and you’ll work with families across Acton and nearby areas.
Right now, 246 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
This work suits experienced, compassionate carers who want to move away from agency rotas and choose when and where they work. As a self-employed carer you set your own rates and can accept only the clients and shifts that suit you. Typical rate expectations are £19–£21.50 per hour depending on needs and experience. You pick your service area, whether you prefer short evening calls, daytime sitting or longer weekend stays in the Acton and Ealing area.
PrimeCarers finds families looking for respite support, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work. That means you spend more time caring and less time chasing paperwork. You’ll get clear job details before accepting each booking so you can decide if a call fits your skills and availability.
Who we’re looking for
- At least 1 year of professional care experience.
- An Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this if needed).
- The right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
If you already care in Acton, Bedford Park, Gunnersbury, Old Oak Common, Park Royal, Chiswick or Wormwood Scrubs you’ll find local families who need short-term relief. PrimeCarers supports self-employed carers who want clearer terms, predictable invoicing and secure payments while keeping full control over their work.
Applying takes only minutes. Create a profile, upload your documents and references, and our team will verify you — profiles usually go live within days of verification. Once live you can start reviewing respite opportunities near Acton and Ealing and accept the ones that suit you.
If you want more control over your working life while still doing the meaningful, hands-on care you love, PrimeCarers could be the next step. Create your profile today and start choosing the respite work that fits your week.
What carers earn around Acton
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. Typical ranges are based on what carers in the area currently charge.
Hourly care
Based on 692 carers in the area
£19–£21.50 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 619 carers in the area
£17–£20 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1291 carers in the area
£148–£165 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You decide what to charge and which bookings to accept. Typical rate expectations are £19–£21.50 per hour.
Choose your hours
Pick short visits, longer weekend stays or irregular respite shifts that fit your week.
Meaningful respite work
Support families and give carers a real break — provide personal care, companionship and short-term support.
Contracts & insurance handled
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply in minutes, add your experience and references, and request help with an Enhanced DBS if needed.
- 2
Verify and get matched
We check documents and references; once verified your profile goes live and families can reach out.
- 3
Choose and care
Review respite requests, accept the clients and hours you want, and let PrimeCarers handle contracts and payments.
Frequently asked questions
Respite care gives family carers a planned break. Tasks typically include personal care, medication prompts, companionship, meal support and household tasks. Shifts range from a few hours to overnight or multi-day stays — you’ll see full details before accepting any booking.
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. PrimeCarers handles invoicing and payments on your behalf, so you’re paid for the work you accept without chasing families yourself.
You need at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We guide you through verification so profiles can go live quickly.
Yes. PrimeCarers includes insurance while you’re working on bookings arranged through the platform, so you have cover while supporting families.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live you can start reviewing and accepting local respite opportunities across Acton and nearby areas.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Acton through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
