Self‑employed carers wanted
Respite Carer Jobs in Blackwater and Hawley
Short-term and weekend respite work — set your own rates £19–£22.20 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
Do short-term and weekend shifts that give family carers a proper break. On PrimeCarers you'll offer respite care in Blackwater and Hawley — anything from a few hours to a few days, covering evenings, weekends or short stays. Right now, 24 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
If you're an experienced carer who wants to move away from agency rota life, these ongoing self-employed opportunities suit people who value flexibility and continuity. You decide which families to work with, which streets of Blackwater and Hawley you’ll cover and how much you charge. Most carers set rates that fall in the range of £19–£22.20 per hour depending on the support needed, with typical care work often described as £19–£22.20 per hour and live-in day cover shown as £148–£164 per day.
Respite shifts often include personal care, companionship, medication prompts, meal support and household tasks while the family member takes a break. Many assignments are weekend cover or short blocks so you can plan other work or personal time around them. If you live in Blackwater or Hawley and want variety without being tied to one employer, this model gives you control over hours, clients and service area — including nearby towns such as Yateley, Sandhurst, Fleet, Farnborough, Camberley and North Camp in Hampshire.
What PrimeCarers handles: we find you matches with families, manage contracts, raise invoices and collect payments for you. Insurance is included while you work on assignments arranged through the platform, so you can focus on care rather than paperwork. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can start choosing clients quickly.
To join you need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We support carers used to agency systems who want a simpler way to work independently — ongoing opportunities rather than one-off jobs, with the freedom to build a local respite caseload around your life.
If you want to give family carers a reliable break and work on your own terms across Blackwater and Hawley, create your profile today. It only takes a few minutes, and PrimeCarers will guide you through verification so your profile can go live within days.
What carers earn around Blackwater and Hawley
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 97 carers in the area
£19–£22.20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 86 carers in the area
£17–£20 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1310 carers in the area
£148–£164 per day
Why work with PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You control fees and availability — typical roles fall in £19–£22.20 per hour.
Flexible hours
Choose shifts that suit you: a few hours, weekend cover or short stays.
Meaningful respite work
Give families a real break with compassionate, person-centred care.
Insurance & admin included
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments; insurance applies while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply online in minutes and tell families about your skills and availability.
- 2
Verify and get approved
Upload your DBS and references (we can help with an Enhanced DBS) and confirm right to work.
- 3
Choose respite clients
PrimeCarers introduces matches; you agree terms, accept shifts and get paid through the platform.
Frequently asked questions
Respite care is short-term support that lets family carers rest or step away for a few hours, a weekend or several days. PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families seeking reliable short-term cover in Blackwater and Hawley and the surrounding area.
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. Many list rates within £19–£22.20 per hour for hourly work and £148–£164 per day for live-in day cover. PrimeCarers handles invoicing and payments so you receive funds through the platform.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We verify these before your profile goes live.
Yes. Insurance is included for carers while they work on assignments arranged through PrimeCarers. We also manage contracts and payment processing to reduce admin for you.
Applying takes a few minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Demand varies by area, but many carers begin receiving enquiries soon after approval for roles across Blackwater, Hawley and nearby towns in Hampshire.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Blackwater and Hawley through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
