Self-employed carers wanted
Weekend Carer Jobs in Brownhills
Short-term and weekend respite roles — set your own rates (typically £18.50–£20 per hour) and choose the hours that fit you
- Set your own rates, with 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
Looking for short-term and weekend respite work in Brownhills? These roles cover a few hours of evening or day support through to short breaks of a few days, giving family carers a trusted break. You’ll be providing companionship, personal care, medication prompts and practical help at home — the kind of hands-on, respectful support families need. Right now, 29 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
PrimeCarers supports ongoing self-employed opportunities across Brownhills and the wider West Midlands. As a self-employed carer you set your own rates, choose which clients to accept and pick the hours and service area that suit you. Typical pay sits around £18.50–£20 per hour depending on the care required and your experience. For clarity, you’ll see details such as £18.50–£20 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for longer live-in arrangements when you view requests.
This kind of respite work suits experienced carers who want flexibility — perhaps you’re moving away from agency rounds, want weekend-only work, or need to fit shifts around family life. You’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
- Enhanced DBS: An Enhanced DBS check is required; PrimeCarers can help arrange one if you don’t already have it.
- Experience: At least one year of professional care experience.
- References & Right to work: You’ll need verifiable references and the legal right to work in the UK.
PrimeCarers finds you clients and handles the contracts, invoicing and payments — insurance is included while you work through the platform. You remain self-employed at all times and keep control over your diary and where you travel. Many carers on the platform work in Brownhills and nearby areas such as Pelsall, High Heath, Burntwood, Aldridge, Coal Pool and Bloxwich.
Applying takes minutes: create a profile, add your documents and references, and our verification team will review you. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can start seeing local short-term and weekend requests quickly. If you’re an experienced carer in Brownhills looking for flexible respite work in the West Midlands, this is a straightforward way to take on meaningful shifts without losing control of your time.
If you want regular weekend work or occasional short breaks, join PrimeCarers and begin choosing the clients that fit your schedule in Brownhills. Set your rates, pick your hours and start accepting the tasks you want.
What carers earn around Brownhills
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 316 carers in the area
£18.50–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 253 carers in the area
£17–£18 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2545 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your pay
Carers are self-employed and set their own rates, choosing the work that suits their skills and availability.
Flexible hours
Pick weekend shifts, short breaks or a few hours at a time — you control your diary and service area.
Meaningful respite work
Provide companionship and practical support that genuinely helps family carers get a break.
Support and protection
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Apply in minutes
Create your profile, upload ID and references. The application takes just a few minutes to start.
- 2
Verify and go live
Complete checks (we can help arrange an Enhanced DBS). Profiles typically go live within days of verification.
- 3
Choose shifts
Accept respite and weekend requests in Brownhills, set your rates and manage your bookings directly.
Questions carers often ask
Respite care is short-term support that gives family carers a break. Tasks usually include personal care, companionship, medication prompts and light household help for a few hours up to a few days.
Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed. You set your own rates, choose the clients and manage your hours while the platform supports bookings and payments.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help with this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments for the work you accept. Insurance is included while you are working through the platform.
Applying only takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, after which you can start accepting local respite and weekend requests.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Brownhills through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
