Self-employed care opportunities
Respite Carer Jobs in Camborne
Set your own rates and pick the hours that suit you — typical pay is £15–£25 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
Respite care in Camborne is about giving family carers breathing space — a few hours, a weekend or a few days of cover so relatives can rest, run errands or go on short breaks. You’ll provide companionship, personal care, meal support, medication prompts and light domestic help as needed. Work can be daytime, evenings or short overnight stays; many carers mix a few hours with occasional weekend or multi-day cover to fit around life in Cornwall.
New care jobs in the area are posted on PrimeCarers throughout the year.
PrimeCarers is for experienced, self-employed carers who want more control than agency work offers. You set your own rates and choose the clients, hours and service area that suit you. Typical pay sits around £15–£25 per hour, and you’ll also see roles that fit hourly and live-in patterns (we list ranges like £15–£25 per hour and £150–£170 per day where relevant). You won’t be tied to rotas you didn’t choose — pick the short-term respite jobs in Camborne and nearby towns that work for you, including Redruth, Hayle, Helston, St Ives, Penryn and Porthleven.
What the role involves
- Short-term support: 2–8 hour visits for personal care, transfers, medication prompts and companionship.
- Evening or weekend cover: support family carers so they can rest or run essential errands without worry.
- Overnights and short stays: providing safe, calm presence in the home for a few nights when families need a break.
Who this suits
If you’ve got at least a year’s professional care experience, enjoy short, varied shifts and want to build relationships with families in Camborne and across Cornwall, this could be a good fit. It’s ideal for carers tired of rigid agency rotas who want flexibility and more direct client choice.
What we need from you
- An Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this).
- At least 1 year’s professional care experience and verifiable references.
- The right to work in the UK.
How PrimeCarers helps
We find clients, handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you’re working. You remain self-employed: set your rates, choose your clients and manage your diary. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.
If you’re a compassionate, experienced carer in Camborne who wants short-term and weekend respite work with flexibility and better control, create your PrimeCarers profile today and start choosing the shifts that suit your life.
What carers earn around Camborne
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 1 carer in the area
£19.20–£19.20 per hour
Overnight care
competitive rates per hour
Live-in care
Based on 82 carers in the area
£150–£170 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your rates
Self-employed carers choose their fees — many earn within £15–£25 per hour depending on hours and duties.
Flexibility and control
Choose the clients, hours and service area that fit your life in Camborne and surrounding towns.
Meaningful respite work
Provide essential short-term support to families — companionship, personal care and peace of mind.
We handle admin and insurance
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply online in minutes and tell us about your experience and availability.
- 2
Verify checks
Provide references and an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange this) to get verified.
- 3
Choose respite work
Pick the short-term and weekend cover opportunities in Camborne and nearby towns.
Frequently asked questions
You remain self-employed on PrimeCarers. That means you set your rates, choose clients and manage your diary, while we support with finding work and admin.
PrimeCarers handles invoicing and payments so you get paid for the shifts you accept. We also provide insurance cover while you’re working for clients found through the platform.
You need at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can assist with this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
Yes. Many carers choose a mix of short daytime visits, weekend cover and occasional overnights. You only accept the shifts you want.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can start choosing respite work around Camborne quickly.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Camborne through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
