Respite & Weekend Care
Weekend Carer Jobs in Arkley
Flexible weekend and short-break work in Arkley — set your own hours and rates from £18.80–£20 per hour
- 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 Arkley and the wider Enfield area? PrimeCarers connects experienced, self-employed carers directly with families needing cover — from a few hours to a few days. Work that gives a family carer a reliable break, and gives you flexible, local shifts chosen by you. Right now, 199 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
Respite work through PrimeCarers in Arkley typically involves supporting adults or older people in their home with personal care, companionship, medication prompting, light meal prep and supporting activities that keep someone safe and engaged. Shifts vary: evening and overnight support across weekends, daytime short breaks, and occasional holiday cover. You’ll be able to choose the types of support you’re comfortable providing and the distance you’ll travel around Arkley and nearby areas like Barnet Gate, Monken Hadley, Chipping Barnet, High Barnet, Borehamwood and Totteridge.
This type of role suits experienced carers who want control of their time — perhaps you’re tired of rigid agency rotas and want to move towards more predictable weekend or block bookings. You set your own rates and availability, so many carers use PrimeCarers to top up regular work or to build a flexible, local client list in Arkley and Enfield.
Pay and flexibility: Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. Typical ranges for respite and weekend cover are £18.80–£20 per hour. Many carers advertise hourly availability or short live-in stays and choose whether to accept each request.
What we require to join:
- At least 1 year of professional care experience
- An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one)
- The right to work in the UK
- Verifiable references
PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you work. You remain self-employed: you choose clients, hours and the area you cover. Applying takes minutes, and profiles typically go live within days of verification — making it quick to start accepting respite shifts around Arkley, Barnet Gate and High Barnet.
These are ongoing self-employed opportunities rather than a single post. If you want reliable weekend or short-term respite work close to home in Arkley and Enfield, create a profile and start taking control of your diary.
What carers earn around Arkley
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 1097 carers in the area
£18.80–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 962 carers in the area
£17–£19.10 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2269 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You’re self-employed and choose your fees and the shifts you accept, typically in the range £18.80–£20 per hour.
Flexible hours
Pick the weekends, evenings or short blocks that suit you. Control your diary around existing commitments.
Meaningful respite work
Provide short-term support that gives family carers a real break and helps people remain at home.
Admin handled for you
PrimeCarers finds clients, manages contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply online in minutes. Add experience, references and your availability.
- 2
Verification
We check references, right to work and DBS. PrimeCarers can help arrange an Enhanced DBS if needed.
- 3
Start accepting shifts
Choose clients and shifts that suit you and manage bookings through the platform. Profiles usually go live within days.
Frequently asked questions
Shifts range from a few hours of day-time respite to weekend cover and short live-in breaks. You’ll see requests for companionship, personal care, medication prompts and safety checks. You choose which requests to accept.
Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers work as self-employed contractors: you set your rates, choose clients and control your hours. PrimeCarers handles client introductions, contracts and payments.
Rates vary by experience and shift type. Typical hourly-care ranges are £18.80–£20 per hour, and live-in day rates often fall around £145–£160 per day. You set your own fee when you create your profile.
You’ll need at least one year’s professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
Applying takes minutes. After verification your profile usually goes live within days, and you can start accepting respite and weekend shifts around Arkley and neighbouring areas.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Arkley through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.