Weekend Carer Jobs in Barnstaple

Looking for weekend respite work in Barnstaple? PrimeCarers connects experienced self-employed carers with families needing short-term and weekend cover — everything from a few hours to a few days so family carers can take a break. You set your own clients, hours and service area, and many carers on the platform choose rates in the range £19–£19.20 per hour.

There is 1 family currently looking for care in the wider area.

The kind of work you might pick up includes companionship, help with personal care and mobility, medication prompts and short stays to give a family carer a rest. Shifts are local to Barnstaple and surrounding areas and often appeal to carers who want flexible, meaningful weekend work without agency rota constraints. Respite assignments are ongoing opportunities you can accept as and when they suit you; you are not tied to one employer or fixed shifts.

This role suits experienced carers who value autonomy — whether you currently work through an agency and want more choice, or already freelance and want extra weekend bookings in Devon. You decide which clients to accept, which hours to work and how far you want to travel (we commonly cover nearby towns such as Northam, Bideford, Great Torrington, Ilfracombe, South Molton and Chulmleigh).

Pay and practicalities: carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. PrimeCarers handles finding clients, contracts, invoicing and payments, and insurance is included while you work. Many carers use the platform to manage weekend and respite work alongside other commitments, choosing short contracts that fit their life.

To join you need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. You’ll upload documents for quick verification — applying takes minutes; profiles typically go live within days of verification.

There’s no central rota and no one-size-fits-all pattern. You browse local requests, pick the bookings that suit you and build your own routine across Barnstaple and the wider Devon area. If you want regular weekend respite work or occasional cover, PrimeCarers gives you the control and the admin support to focus on care.

If you’re ready to take control of your weekend work and offer much-needed respite to families in Barnstaple, create a profile today and start seeing local opportunities within days.