Self-employed respite opportunities
Respite Carer Jobs in Chase Cross
Short-term and weekend cover — set your own rates £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 respite work around Chase Cross? PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families who need cover for a few hours, overnight stays or weekend breaks so family carers can take a proper rest. Respite work can include companionship, personal care, medication prompts, support with meals and short-stay live-in shifts. You’ll be able to choose the distance you travel and the types of support you offer across Chase Cross and the surrounding area including Collier Row, Havering-atte-Bower, Gallows Corner, Romford, Marks Gate and Harold Hill.
Right now, 162 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own rates and choose your own clients, hours and service area. Typical pay for respite roles is shown as £18.80–£20 per hour. You can list hourly care rates using £18.80–£20 per hour and, where you offer live-in short breaks, a day rate area using £145–£160 per day. The platform handles contracts, invoicing and payments for you and insurance is included while you work, so you can focus on care rather than admin.
Respite work in Chase Cross suits experienced, reliable carers who want flexibility. Many people who join are looking to move away from agency rotas: they want to pick the families they work with, control their hours and accept weekend or short-stay cover that fits around life. You’ll often be helping family carers who need a few hours off, a full day or an overnight stay to recharge.
To register you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange a new check if you need one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. PrimeCarers will guide you through verification so your profile can go live quickly — applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.
Working through the platform means you remain in control: set your own rates, accept the clients you want and block out times you can’t work. Whether you prefer short weekend shifts in Havering or daytime sitting in Chase Cross, add the type of respite you offer and start seeing suitable client requests. If you’re ready to give family carers a break while building your own flexible work, creating a profile is the first step — it only takes a few minutes and many carers are matched with local families soon after going live.
What carers earn around Chase Cross
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 945 carers in the area
£18.80–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 838 carers in the area
£17–£18.30 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2091 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers in Chase Cross
Set your own rates
You decide what to charge for respite work — many carers list within £18.80–£20 per hour and keep full control.
Flexible hours
Choose the days, times and distance you’ll travel. Take a few hours, a weekend or short live-in stays.
Rewarding work
Provide vital short breaks for family carers and build one-to-one relationships with local families.
Payments & insurance handled
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create a profile
Apply in minutes and describe the respite services you offer, your availability and service area.
- 2
Verify and go live
Provide one year’s care experience, an Enhanced DBS (we can help), right to work and references — profiles often go live within days.
- 3
Choose work & get paid
Accept the short-term or weekend bookings you want; PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments for you.
Common questions
Respite care is short-term support that gives family carers a break. That can be a few hours of companionship, a day of personal care, overnight stays or weekend cover. All roles are offered directly by families in your area, including Chase Cross and nearby towns.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. You’ll stay self-employed and set your own rates.
You enter the rates you want on your profile. Many carers list rates within £18.80–£20 per hour; you can use £18.80–£20 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for short live‑in stays. Families see your rates when they enquire.
PrimeCarers manages client contracts, invoicing and secure payments on your behalf, and provides insurance while you’re working on a booking. This reduces admin so you can focus on care.
Applying takes minutes and, once your documents and references are verified, profiles typically go live within days. That means you could begin seeing local respite requests across Chase Cross and Havering soon after verification.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Chase Cross through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
