Weekend Carer Jobs in Crediton

PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers in Crediton with families who need short-term and weekend respite cover. Work can be as little as a few hours to a few days, helping family carers get a reliable break while keeping clients safe and comfortable in their own homes around Crediton and across Devon.

Right now, 8 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite shifts vary: companionship and light personal care, medication prompts, help with mealtimes, moving and positioning assistance if you have the skills, and overnight support for live-in breaks. You’ll be matching directly with families who want familiar, flexible cover — often at weekends and short notice — rather than long-term placements.

This setup suits experienced carers who want independence from agency rotas. As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own rates and choose your clients, hours and service area. Typical pay for this kind of work is £19–£25 per hour, and you can also set rates by the hour or per live-in day using £19–£25 per hour and £145–£160 per day where appropriate. You decide which bookings you accept and when to work.

PrimeCarers handles the paperwork: we find interested families, manage contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you’re working. That means you keep the flexibility of being self-employed without carrying all the administrative load.

To join we ask for at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange this if needed), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. Many carers coming from agency roles appreciate keeping clinical standards while gaining control of their time and pay.

Work is available across Crediton and nearby towns including Exeter, Tiverton, Bradninch, Moretonhampstead, North Tawton and Topsham. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live you can start matching with families who need short-term and weekend respite cover.

If you’re ready for more control over your care work, create your PrimeCarers profile now. You’ll be able to outline your experience, choose the types of respite you offer and set your availability so families in and around Crediton can book you directly.