Weekend Carer Jobs in Carlton Colville

Looking for weekend respite work in Carlton Colville? PrimeCarers connects experienced self-employed carers with families who need short-term cover — from a few hours to a couple of days — so family carers can take a break. This page is for ongoing self-employed opportunities in Carlton Colville and the surrounding area.
New care jobs in the area are posted on PrimeCarers throughout the year.

As a respite carer you’ll be offering companionship, personal care, medication prompts, light household support and safe, respectful supervision during short stays and weekend breaks. Work can be evening, overnight or daytime cover — whatever suits the family and your availability. Most people use respite cover to get a reliable break at weekends or for a short holiday, and your role is to make that time safe and restful for the cared-for person.

This work suits experienced carers in and around Carlton Colville who want more control than agency life gives: choose your clients, hours and service area, and set your own rates. Typical rates for this role are £18.80–£22 per hour. You can accept single shifts or regular weekend rounds; many carers combine a few hours with occasional live-in short-stands.

Requirements to join PrimeCarers are straightforward and verifiable:

• At least 1 year of professional care experience
• An Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this)
• The right to work in the UK
• Verifiable references

PrimeCarers does the admin so you can focus on care. We find clients, handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you work. You remain self-employed and in control of your diary. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can start seeing local weekend opportunities quickly.

Many families looking for respite live across Carlton Colville and nearby towns such as Lowestoft, Beccles, Gorleston, Southwold, Yarmouth and Great Yarmouth. If you already work in Suffolk or are happy to travel short distances, this can be a steady source of short-term work on weekends and short breaks. You decide which clients to accept and which areas you’ll cover.

If you’re an experienced carer looking to leave agency restrictions behind, this is a practical way to keep doing the work you love with greater flexibility and pay control. Create a profile, complete a simple verification, and start accepting weekend respite work in Carlton Colville within days.