Respite Carer Jobs in Angel

Respite care in Angel is about giving family carers a reliable break — from a few hours to weekend cover or short stays of a few days. As a self-employed carer working through PrimeCarers you choose the clients, hours and service area, and set your own rates. Right now, 225 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Typical respite tasks include companionship, personal care, medication prompts, meal support and supporting someone through short periods away from their main carer. These roles suit experienced carers who want variety: weekend shifts, daytime cover, or short live-in stays. Many of the families we work with are based in Angel and across Islington, and often need flexible, trustworthy cover close to home.

• Who can join? At least 1 year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
• Checks: An Enhanced DBS is required — PrimeCarers can help arrange this if you need support.
• How you work: You’ll be self-employed, set your own availability and cover the areas you choose, including Angel and nearby places such as Pentonville, Clerkenwell, Barnsbury, Hoxton, Canonbury and St Lukes.

Pay and flexibility are up to you. Many carers on the platform set rates within £18.80–£20 per hour, with typical care-hour ranges shown as £18.80–£20 per hour and typical live-in day ranges shown as £145–£160 per day. Because you set your own rate and choose which shifts to accept, you can build a schedule that suits weekends, short blocks or occasional overnight stays.

PrimeCarers finds clients and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and insurance is included while you work. If you’re used to agency paperwork but want more control over who you work for and how much you charge, this setup removes a lot of admin while keeping the independence of being self-employed.

Applying takes minutes. Create a profile, upload or request help with your Enhanced DBS, and supply references — profiles typically go live within days of verification. You’ll then be able to browse respite opportunities and message families directly to agree terms and shifts.