Weekend Carer Jobs in Chichester

Looking for short-term weekend respite work in and around Chichester? PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families needing reliable cover — anything from a few hours to a couple of days to give family carers a break. You’ll be matched with families who need weekend and short-notice respite across Chichester and nearby towns.

Right now, 12 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

This type of work suits experienced, compassionate carers who want flexibility: you choose which clients you accept, the hours you work and the areas you cover. Many carers provide companionship, personal care, medication prompting, and support at mealtimes, evening checks or short overnight stays. Jobs often arise across Chichester neighbourhoods and into West Sussex locations such as Woodgate, Bognor Regis, Emsworth, Selsey, Havant and Arundel.

• Typical pay: set your own rate — many carers use the platform’s guidance and the typical range is £18.50–£21.50 per hour. You can set hourly care within £18.50–£21.50 per hour or offer live-in day rates within £145–£160.50 per day depending on the role.
• Flexibility: pick one-off weekend shifts, regular weekend rounds or short multi-day respite assignments. You remain fully self-employed and in control of your diary.
• Support from PrimeCarers: we find clients, handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you work so you can focus on care.

To join you need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one if needed) and verifiable references. PrimeCarers verifies documentation and references; applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.

This page advertises ongoing self-employed opportunities for respite and weekend carers in Chichester. You won’t be tied into shifts you don’t want — you choose the clients you accept and set the times that suit you.

Ready to start? Create your PrimeCarers profile in minutes, upload your DBS and references, and we'll do the rest — introducing local families and handling admin while you get on with caring.