Weekend Carer Jobs in Cockfosters

PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families in Cockfosters who need short-term and weekend respite cover. These roles range from a few hours’ sitting to overnight support and short stays of a few days — all designed to give family carers a reliable break. You choose which clients to work with, which hours to accept and how far you’ll travel within the area. PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work.

Right now, 204 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite work suits experienced carers who want variety and flexibility. Typical shifts include day or evening cover, weekends, sleep-ins and planned short stays. You’ll help with personal care, medication prompts, companionship and household tasks where required. Pay is set by you: many carers on PrimeCarers charge in the range £18.80–£20 per hour depending on the role, timings and responsibilities. For clarity, common ranges used by families are shown as £18.80–£20 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for live-in day rates.

If you currently work for an agency and are thinking about a change, respite work through PrimeCarers gives you more control without the admin. You keep the freedom of self-employment — choosing sessions in Cockfosters, nearby New Barnet and the wider Enfield area — while PrimeCarers finds families, manages bookings and takes care of paperwork.

To join you’ll need:

• At least one year of professional care experience;
• The right to work in the UK;
• An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one if needed);
• Verifiable references from recent care work.

PrimeCarers also provides public liability insurance for the time you’re working with a family, and handles invoicing and payment processing so you can focus on care. You set your own rates and availability, accept only the shifts that suit you, and decide how far you’ll travel from Cockfosters into surrounding areas including New Barnet, East Barnet, Osidge, Oakleigh Park, Barnet and Brunswick Park and across Enfield.

Applying takes just minutes. Complete your profile, upload ID and references and our team will verify your details. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, and then you can begin matching with families seeking weekend and respite carers in Cockfosters and the neighbouring towns.

If you’re ready for more control over your work-life balance while continuing to deliver high-quality respite care, join PrimeCarers and start listing your availability today.