Weekend Carer Jobs in Castle Cary

Provide short-term and weekend respite for families in and around Castle Cary. These roles cover anything from a few hours of afternoon support to overnight or multi-day breaks so family carers can rest or manage other commitments. Work typically focuses on companionship, personal care, medication prompting, meal preparation and safe mobilisation — you choose which assignments suit you. Right now, 8 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

This is an ongoing self-employed opportunity for carers who want flexibility and more control. Carers on PrimeCarers set their own rates, choose clients, hours and service area, and you can see local offers around Castle Cary and nearby towns such as Bruton, Blackford, Wincanton, Shepton Mallet, Sherborne and Glastonbury. Typical pay sits around £19.20–£23 per hour, but because you set your own rates you can decide what works for you and your availability in Somerset.

Respite shifts vary. You might provide a short afternoon visit to give a family carer a couple of hours’ break, cover a weekend so a relative can go away for a night or two, or take an overnight sitting role for one or two nights. Tasks often include light personal care, supporting with mobility and transfers, supervising medication, preparing meals and offering companionship. All assignments are arranged through PrimeCarers and you pick those that fit your skills and diary.

This type of work suits experienced carers who value autonomy — especially those moving away from agency rotas. To join you’ll need:

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

PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work. That means you can focus on care while the platform looks after the paperwork. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you could be visible to families in Castle Cary quickly.

If you’re an experienced carer in Castle Cary who wants short-term, meaningful respite work and the freedom to set your own hours and rates, creating a profile is the next step. Complete your details, upload your ID and references and choose your service area — many carers from Castle Cary extend into neighbouring parts of Somerset when they want extra shifts. Start small with a few hours of weekend cover or take longer assignments when they suit you.