Weekend Carer Jobs in Basildon

We’re looking for experienced self-employed carers in Basildon to provide respite cover for families who need short-term help — from a few hours in the evening to weekend stays of a couple of days. This work is ideal if you want to offer companionship, personal care, medication prompting and light support with daily routines while giving family carers a reliable break. You choose the kind of respite you take on and how often you work.

Right now, 31 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

As a PrimeCarers carer you set your own terms. You decide which families to work with, the hours you accept and the area you cover around Basildon, including nearby towns such as Pitsea, South Benfleet, Wickford, Laindon, Langdon Hills and Corringham. Typical pay falls in the range £18.80–£20 per hour, and you remain fully self-employed so you control your working pattern. PrimeCarers does the client-finding, contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you are working, so you can focus on care.

This kind of role suits experienced care workers who want more control than agency work gives: people comfortable working independently, confident in moving between short shifts and longer weekend stays, and keen to build trusting relationships with families. Respite work often involves personal care, meal support, companionship, mobility assistance and clear record-keeping. You won’t be asked to start work on a specific date by this advert — instead we connect you with families who need ongoing short-term and weekend cover.

To join you need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one if needed), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. Once you apply it takes minutes to complete your profile and most profiles go live within days of verification. You remain responsible for your own tax and National Insurance affairs as a self-employed carer.

Working through PrimeCarers gives you the independence to balance care with life in Basildon and across Essex, while enjoying practical support for bookings, paperwork and payment. If you want more flexible weekend and short-term respite work, create a profile and start connecting with local families today.