Private care work in Chester le Street
Weekend Carer Jobs in Chester le Street
Work directly with families in Chester le Street on your own terms. Local carers typically charge £18.60–£20 per hour, and you choose every client you take on.
- 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
Family carers in Chester le Street and across Durham need a break sometimes — that's where respite carers come in. Cover ranges from a few hours to a few days, often at weekends, stepping into an existing routine and giving families genuine peace of mind. Respite work is flexible by nature and a great way to build your client base. Right now, 6 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
Pay: carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. For this kind of work, carers in the catchment around Chester le Street typically charge £18.60–£20 per hour (hourly care locally runs at £18.60–£20 per hour, and live-in placements at £145–£160 per day). You keep control of your rate — we never set it for you.
How it works: PrimeCarers is an introductory platform, not an agency. We find you clients in Chester le Street and Birtley, Washington, Houghton le Spring, Stanley, Low Fell and Windy Nook, handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and insure you while you work — you choose your clients, your hours and your rate.
What you'll need:
- At least 1 year of professional care experience
- An Enhanced DBS check — we can help you arrange one
- The right to work in the UK
- References we can verify
Apply today: registering takes a few minutes, and most carers are live and applying for jobs in Chester le Street within days of completing verification.
What carers earn around Chester le Street
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 29 carers in the area
£18.60–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 23 carers in the area
£17–£20 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 410 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
Carers near Chester le Street typically charge £18.60–£20 per hour. You decide what your experience is worth — no agency cut of your rate.
Choose your hours
Work the days and times that suit your life. Take on one client or build a full week — it's entirely up to you.
Choose your clients
Browse care jobs in Chester le Street and nearby, and only apply for the ones that feel right for you.
We handle the admin
PrimeCarers finds you clients and takes care of contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How to get started
- 1
Apply online
Registering takes a few minutes. Tell us about your experience and the kind of care work you want.
- 2
Get verified
We check your ID, references, right to work and Enhanced DBS — we can help you arrange a DBS if you need one.
- 3
Start earning
Build your profile, set your rate and start applying for care jobs in Chester le Street. Most carers go live within days.
Frequently asked questions
You set your own rate. Carers around Chester le Street typically charge £18.60–£20 per hour for hourly work, and live-in placements typically pay £145–£160 per day. What you charge is up to you — PrimeCarers never sets your rate.
No — carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed. You work directly with your clients, set your own rates and choose your own hours. We find you clients and handle contracts, invoicing, payments and insurance while you work.
At least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help you arrange one), the right to work in the UK, and references we can verify.
Registering takes a few minutes. Once your ID, references and DBS are verified, your profile goes live and you can apply for care jobs in Chester le Street straight away — most carers are earning within days.
Never. You browse jobs and apply only for the clients and schedules that suit you. Many carers start with one regular client and build up from there.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Chester le Street through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
