Weekend Carer Jobs in Billericay

Choose short-term and weekend respite work in Billericay that fits your life. These roles are all about giving family carers a break — from a couple of hours of support through to cover for a few days. You’ll meet families who need reliable, experienced help at weekends, evenings and short stays. PrimeCarers connects you directly with those families while taking care of contracts, invoicing and payments, and insurance is included while you work.

Right now, 35 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

This kind of respite work is practical and varied. Tasks commonly include personal care, medication prompting, light domestic support, meal preparation, companionship and safe mobility assistance. Shifts might be a few hours in the morning, an evening call, overnight stays or weekend cover that lasts a couple of days. You decide which of those suits you.

If you’re considering leaving agency work, this role will appeal if you want more control. On PrimeCarers you’re self-employed: you set your own rate, accept the jobs you want and plan your own diary. You choose clients, hours and service area, whether you prefer to work across Billericay only, or cover Ingatestone, Laindon, Wickford, Langdon Hills, Basildon and Brentwood and other parts of Essex.

Pay and flexibility — set your own rate and keep control. Typical rates for weekend respite work are around £18.80–£20 per hour depending on the shift. PrimeCarers handles client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments so you can focus on care. Insurance is included while you work, and you’ll receive support from the platform when you need it.

Requirements to join are straightforward and aimed at experienced carers: at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We check these quickly so qualifying profiles often go live within days of verification. Applying only takes minutes — create your profile, add your experience and references, then let the platform do the rest.

Working through PrimeCarers means you’ll be matched with families looking specifically for weekend and short-term respite support in Billericay and nearby towns. You remain independent, decide which bookings to accept and keep clear paperwork and payments handled for you. If you want the freedom to work weekends, pick up short breaks and be paid fairly for the skills you bring, this is designed for you.

Ready to join? The application takes minutes and your profile can be live within days. Start bringing respite to families across Billericay and the surrounding area while keeping the flexibility and control you want.