Weekend Carer Jobs in Basingstoke

If you’re an experienced carer based in Basingstoke looking for short-term or weekend respite work, PrimeCarers connects you directly with families who need cover from a few hours to a few days. Respite roles can range from sitting and companionship to personal care, medication prompts and short-term support while family carers take a break. Right now, 18 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite work suits carers who want flexibility — people leaving agency rotas, those who prefer weekend shifts, or anyone who wants to top up their income around other commitments. On PrimeCarers you are self-employed: you set your own rates and choose your clients, hours and service area. Typical rates for this kind of work are £19–£21.50 per hour. You’ll find roles across Basingstoke and nearby towns including Tadley, Hook, West Green, Alton, Fleet and Thatcham and across Hampshire.

What families often need for respite:

• Short visits of a few hours for companionship, meal support or personal care.
• Weekend stays or daytime cover to give a family carer a break.
• Short-term live-in or overnight cover for planned absences.

PrimeCarers makes the admin straightforward: we find clients for you and handle contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work. You remain self-employed, so you control which bookings you accept and when you work. Many carers use the platform for weekend respite, occasional day shifts and short live-in assignments across Basingstoke and the surrounding Hampshire area.

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

If you want a clearer idea of pay, typical hourly ranges and live-in day rates are shown on your profile when you set your own figures (we display £19–£21.50 per hour and £145–£160 per day where relevant). Remember that as a self-employed carer you invoice for shifts, and PrimeCarers handles secure payments and paperwork for you.

How to apply: create a profile, add your experience and references, and complete the quick checks. Once verified, you’ll start receiving enquiries from families in Basingstoke and nearby towns — you decide which bookings to accept. If you’re ready to move away from agency rotas and keep control of your time and rates, PrimeCarers is designed to support that next step.