Weekend Carer Jobs in Cinderford

If you provide thoughtful, reliable respite support and want weekend or short-term work around Cinderford, PrimeCarers connects you directly with local families who need cover from a few hours to a few days. You’ll be offering short-term and weekend respite care that gives family carers a real break while supporting people at home with personal care, companionship and practical tasks. Right now, 6 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite work in Cinderford and the surrounding area often includes evening or weekend cover, occasional live‑in stays and short daytime visits. Tasks typically include supporting personal care, meal preparation, medication prompting, mobility assistance and being a calm, familiar presence. Roles suit experienced carers who enjoy flexible shifts and the chance to build ongoing relationships without the restrictions of agency rotas. Many of our carers also work in nearby towns such as Mitcheldean, Coleford, Lydney, Ross on Wye, Newent and Berkeley.

PrimeCarers is built for people who want control. Carers on the platform are self‑employed and set their own rates — many work within £18.80–£22 per hour depending on experience and the family’s needs. You choose your clients, hours and service area, and PrimeCarers finds the work and handles contracts, invoicing and payments. Insurance is included while you work through the platform.

Typical pay formats vary by shift type; see typical ranges below:

• Hourly care: £18.80–£22 per hour
• Live‑in day rates: £145–£160 per day

To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We verify documents quickly so profiles usually go live within days of verification; applying takes minutes.

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of professional care
• Checks: Enhanced DBS (we can help), plus references
• Right to work: Must be able to work in the UK

If you’re based in Cinderford or elsewhere in Gloucestershire and want the flexibility to accept weekend and respite bookings that suit you, creating a profile is quick and straightforward. You’ll keep control of your diary while PrimeCarers handles the paperwork and payment flow so you can focus on care. Apply now and shortly after verification you could be matching with families needing reliable weekend respite cover.