Self-employed respite carers needed
Respite Carer Jobs in Bishops Waltham
Short-term and weekend cover — set your own hours and rates (£18.80–£21.50 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
PrimeCarers connects experienced, self-employed carers with families in Bishops Waltham who need short-term respite — from a few hours of weekend help to cover for a couple of days. These are ongoing self-employed opportunities: you choose the clients you accept, the hours you work and the rates you charge.
Right now, 3 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
Respite work through PrimeCarers typically involves sitting, personal care, companionship, medication prompts and supporting family carers while they take a planned break. Shifts can be daytime or evenings, single sessions or blocks of cover across a weekend. You’ll be working in people’s homes around Bishops Waltham and nearby areas including Wickham, Hedge End, Eastleigh, Fareham, Coombe and Portchester, and across Hampshire when you choose to expand your service area.
Pay and flexibility are in your hands. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates; typical rates for this kind of work are £18.80–£21.50 per hour. The platform handles client matching, contracts, invoicing and payments so you can focus on care. Insurance is included while you’re working through PrimeCarers, and you keep control of when you accept work and how much you charge.
To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. An Enhanced DBS check is required; if you don’t already have one, PrimeCarers can help arrange it. We verify references and checks to protect clients and carers, and profiles that pass verification typically go live within days.
If you’re currently working for an agency and want more control — to pick the hours you take, work closer to home in Bishops Waltham and set your rates — PrimeCarers is built for that transition. Applying only takes minutes: create a profile, upload references and documents, and start choosing the respite shifts you want.
How to apply: complete the short sign-up, confirm your experience and right to work, and let PrimeCarers guide any DBS arrangements. Once verified you’ll be visible to families looking for reliable, experienced respite carers in Bishops Waltham and the surrounding towns. Profiles usually go live within days of verification.
What carers earn around Bishops Waltham
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 41 carers in the area
£18.80–£21.50 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 34 carers in the area
£17–£20 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1248 carers in the area
£148–£165 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your pay
Carers set their own rates and keep control of earnings; typical rates are £18.80–£21.50 per hour.
Choose your hours
Accept short-term or weekend bookings that suit your life — a few hours or a couple of days.
Meaningful respite work
Support families and give unpaid carers a real break with one-to-one, home-based care.
Admin and insurance handled
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Sign up in minutes
Create your profile, summarise your experience and set the area and hours you want to work.
- 2
Verify your checks
Provide references and right-to-work. Need a DBS? PrimeCarers can help arrange an Enhanced DBS check.
- 3
Start choosing work
Profiles typically go live within days of verification. Pick clients and shifts that fit your schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers work as self-employed professionals. You set your own rates, choose clients and accept the bookings that suit you.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, verifiable references and the right to work in the UK. An Enhanced DBS is required; PrimeCarers can assist with arranging one if you need it.
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments for bookings made through the platform. Insurance is included while you work on a booked shift.
Applying takes minutes and, after verification, profiles typically go live within days. Once live you can begin choosing local respite shifts around Bishops Waltham and nearby towns.
Many carers use PrimeCarers alongside other work to add flexibility and control. Just ensure any existing contracts allow it and manage your bookings to avoid double-booking.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Bishops Waltham through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
