For self‑employed carers
Respite Carer Jobs in Crickhowell
Short‑term and weekend cover — set your rates from £18.50–£20 per hour and choose the hours you want
- Set your own rates — no agency cut
- Choose your clients and your hours
- Contracts, invoicing and payments handled for you
Registering takes a few minutes · Most carers are live within days
Description
Looking for short-term or weekend respite work in Crickhowell? PrimeCarers connects self‑employed carers with families who need cover from a few hours to a few days — giving family carers a well‑earned break while you deliver skilled, compassionate support in the community.
Right now, 3 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
Respite roles typically include companionship, personal care tasks, medication prompts, light meal preparation and practical help around the home. Many assignments are evening or weekend cover, occasional day shifts or short live‑in stays — flexible work that fits around other commitments. You set your own rate and choose the assignments that suit you, with typical pay from £18.50–£20 per hour depending on the role and level of care needed.
This line of work suits experienced carers who value autonomy and steady, local opportunities. If you currently work for an agency and want greater control over your hours, clients and service area, PrimeCarers makes it straightforward to move to self‑employment while still getting support. You’ll find regular opportunities in Crickhowell and across Powys, and in nearby towns such as Brynmawr, Abergavenny, Ebbw Vale, Blaina, Tredegar and Tafarnaubach.
To join you’ll need:
- At least 1 year of professional care experience
- An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one)
- The right to work in the UK
- Verifiable references
PrimeCarers finds clients for you and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work. That means you can focus on caring while we manage the paperwork. You remain self‑employed: choose your clients, your hours and the area you cover within and around Crickhowell.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live you can review local respite opportunities, accept work that fits your schedule and communicate directly with families. Many carers use this to top up weekend income or build a regular rota of short‑term bookings across Powys.
If you want dependable, flexible respite work in Crickhowell without agency restrictions, PrimeCarers is built for you. Create a profile, upload your documents and start seeing matches in and around the town within days.
What carers earn around Crickhowell
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. Typical ranges are based on what carers in the area currently charge.
Hourly care
Based on 9 carers in the area
£18.50–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 6 carers in the area
£17–£17.80 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2349 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
What PrimeCarers gives you
You set your rates
Work as a self‑employed carer and choose what to charge. You control your income and which jobs you accept.
Flexible hours
Choose short shifts, weekend cover or occasional live‑in stays to fit around your life and other commitments.
Meaningful local work
Deliver respite care that gives families a break and builds relationships in your community.
Support with paperwork
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply online in minutes, upload your DBS and references, and say which areas and hours you’ll cover.
- 2
Verify & go live
PrimeCarers verifies documents; profiles usually go live within days so you can start seeing matches.
- 3
Choose and accept work
Review local respite opportunities, accept the jobs you want and arrange details directly with families.
Frequently asked questions
PrimeCarers is an introductory platform for self‑employed carers. We connect you with families, handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you’re working on assignments introduced through the platform.
You’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
You set your rates and PrimeCarers handles invoicing and payments for the work you accept, so you’re paid without needing to chase families directly.
Yes. Carers choose their own clients, hours and service area. Many carers specialise in respite cover for weekends or short stays around Crickhowell and neighbouring towns.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can begin seeing local opportunities in Crickhowell soon after joining.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Crickhowell through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
