Respite Carer Jobs in Chipping Barnet

Looking for short-term and weekend respite work in Chipping Barnet and nearby areas? PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers directly with families who need cover from a few hours to a few days — ideal if you want to keep caring without agency shifts. Right now, 134 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

As a respite carer you’ll provide practical support, companionship and personal care during planned breaks for family carers. Tasks often include helping with personal care, medication prompts, light meal preparation, mobility assistance and giving families peace of mind so they can rest, run errands or take short breaks. Work is usually in people’s homes across Chipping Barnet, Enfield and the surrounding neighbourhoods such as Totteridge, New Barnet, High Barnet, Whetstone, Monken Hadley and Oakleigh Park.

This is ongoing self-employed work, not a single appointment. Carers on PrimeCarers set their own working patterns and fees — you choose who to work for, the hours you take and your service area. Typical pay sits around £19–£21 per hour, with common hourly roles in the range £19–£21 per hour and live-in day roles in the range £148–£162.50 per day. You remain self-employed and retain control over your diary.

PrimeCarers makes the admin simple: we find families, handle contracts, take care of invoicing and payments, and include insurance while you are working. That means you can focus on care without agency rota rules or payroll admin.

Who this suits: experienced, reliable carers who want short-term or weekend work, flexibility and a better work-life balance. Many carers who move from agency work choose PrimeCarers because they get to keep the hands-on work they love while deciding how much and when to work in Chipping Barnet and across Enfield.

To join you need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We verify documents quickly — applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. You’ll stay self-employed and set your own rates and terms with each family.

If you’re ready to choose your clients, protect your time and offer compassionate respite care in Chipping Barnet, get started now. Creating a profile takes minutes and could connect you with local families needing weekend and short-term cover.