Weekend Carer Jobs in Crewkerne

Looking for weekend respite work around Crewkerne? PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families needing short-term and weekend cover — from a few hours to a few days — so family carers can take a reliable break. Right now, 6 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

This is ongoing, flexible work across Crewkerne and nearby areas, including South Petherton, Beaminster, Ilminster, Chard, Yeovil and Bridport. You’ll be providing practical and emotional support: companionship, help with personal care, medication prompts, light domestic tasks and keeping someone safe and settled while their main carer rests. Shifts are often evening, overnight or full weekends but can also be daytime blocks for a few hours.

This role suits experienced carers who want more control than agency work. As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own rates and your own availability. Many carers choose to work weekends only, or to pick a few regular families for respite. Typical pay sits around £18.80–£20 per hour, and you can set the final rate when you accept a booking.

PrimeCarers finds the families, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you’re working. You choose which clients to accept, the hours you’ll cover and how far you’ll travel. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.

• Who we’re looking for: at least 1 year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one).
• Types of respite cover: short relief visits, evening and overnight stays, weekend day cover and occasional multi-day respite for family breaks.
• Location: regular work around Crewkerne and nearby towns in Somerset, with opportunities varying week to week.

If you’re thinking of moving away from agency rotas, this is a straightforward way to build a reliable stream of weekend and respite work while staying self-employed and in control. PrimeCarers supports you with client introductions, secure payments and the paperwork so you can focus on care.

Ready to join? It only takes a few minutes to apply. Create your profile, upload your references and DBS (or ask us to help arrange one), and we’ll verify you so your profile can go live — typically within days. Once approved you’ll start seeing local respite opportunities you can choose to accept.