Respite & weekend care
Weekend Carer Jobs in Chafford Hundred
Short-term and weekend respite — set your own rates from £18.80–£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
Looking for short-term weekend respite work in Chafford Hundred? PrimeCarers connects self‑employed carers directly with families who need cover — from a couple of hours to a few days — so unpaid family carers can take a break. You’ll provide friendly, reliable support: companionship, personal care, medication prompting, or help with light household tasks while family carers rest.
Right now, 87 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
Shifts vary: evening sits, overnight stays, daytime breaks and weekend blocks. You set your own terms and most carers choose rates around £18.80–£20 per hour. Work can be single shifts or repeat weekend cover for the same family — whatever fits your life and other commitments.
This kind of respite work suits experienced carers who want to move away from rota-driven agency hours. If you prefer picking the clients you work with, choosing your service area and being paid directly for the hours you do, PrimeCarers is built for that. You can focus on great care in Chafford Hundred and across Thurrock without the usual admin load.
- Experience: at least 1 year of professional care work.
- Checks: an Enhanced DBS — PrimeCarers can help arrange one if needed.
- Right to work: you must have the legal right to work in the UK.
- References: verifiable references from recent care roles.
PrimeCarers finds clients and handles the contracts, invoicing and payments for you. Insurance is included while you work through the platform, so you can concentrate on providing calm, professional respite. Applying takes minutes; profiles typically go live within days of verification.
You’ll mostly cover Chafford Hundred but can also choose to work in nearby areas such as Grays, West Thurrock, Tilbury, Swanscombe and Greenhithe, West Tilbury and Northfleet. Carers decide their own hours, their service radius and which families to accept — giving you the flexibility to build weekend respite rounds that suit your life.
To get started, create a short profile, upload your references and DBS (or ask for help arranging one), and confirm your right to work. PrimeCarers will verify your details, and then you’ll be able to review client requests and accept the respite shifts you want. Profiles often go live within days, and many carers begin getting enquiries straightaway.
If you’re based in Chafford Hundred and want weekend or short-term respite work with clear admin and insurance support, join PrimeCarers and keep control of your care work. Apply now and be ready to offer trusted weekend cover across Chafford Hundred and the wider Thurrock area.
What carers earn around Chafford Hundred
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 780 carers in the area
£18.80–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 693 carers in the area
£17–£18.10 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2090 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
Be self‑employed and choose the rate that reflects your skills and experience.
Choose hours that suit you
Pick weekend shifts, short breaks or overnight stays — you decide when you work.
Meaningful respite work
Provide vital short‑term support that gives families a real break and continuity of care.
Admin & insurance taken care of
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply in minutes, upload references and your DBS, and tell families about your experience.
- 2
Get verified
PrimeCarers reviews your documents. Profiles typically go live within days of verification.
- 3
Choose shifts and get paid
Accept the weekend or respite requests you want; contracts, invoicing and payments are managed for you.
Frequently asked questions
You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. PrimeCarers verifies these before your profile goes live.
As a self‑employed carer you set your own hourly or day rates. Many carers in the area choose rates similar to £18.80–£20 per hour; pick what reflects your experience and the type of respite you provide.
PrimeCarers manages client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments. Insurance is included while you work through the platform, so you’re supported when providing care.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Demand varies, but you can choose to accept or decline requests in Chafford Hundred and nearby areas.
Yes—an Enhanced DBS is required. If you don’t have one, PrimeCarers can assist with arranging it as part of your application.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Chafford Hundred through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.