Respite Carer Jobs in Crowthorne

Looking for flexible respite work in Crowthorne? PrimeCarers connects experienced, self-employed carers with local families who need short-term and weekend cover — anything from a few hours to a few days. You’ll choose the clients you want, the hours you take and the area you work in, while PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments and provides insurance for the time you work.
Right now, 38 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite shifts are ideal if you want to offer practical, compassionate support to family carers needing a break. Typical requests include sitting visits, companionship, help with personal care, medication prompting, short stays or overnight support. Work can be daytime, evenings or weekends to suit family routines in Crowthorne and nearby communities like Sandhurst, Yateley, Camberley, Wokingham, Blackwater and Hawley and Bracknell.

This role suits carers who already have at least one year of professional experience and prefer the freedoms of self-employment — set your own rates (many carers in this role use a range of £19–£22 per hour), accept the clients you choose and manage your diary. You can take single short shifts or regular weekend bookings; some carers also offer longer live-in respite. Typical pay guidance for different types of work is provided on the platform: £19–£22 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for live-in days.

To join you’ll need an Enhanced DBS check, the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and at least one year’s care experience. If you don’t yet have an Enhanced DBS, PrimeCarers can help arrange one as part of the verification process. Once you apply it only takes minutes to complete your profile and most profiles go live within days of verification.

Why carers move from agencies to PrimeCarers: more control over who you work for, better clarity about hours and pay, and the flexibility to work close to home in Crowthorne and across Berkshire. PrimeCarers will introduce you to families; you decide whether to accept each booking. We also handle invoicing and payments so you can focus on care.

How to apply: create your profile, upload your documents and references, and tell us about your experience. We’ll verify your details, add insurance cover while you work, and then your profile goes live for families to find. Applying takes minutes — most carers are visible to families within days.

If you’re an experienced carer in Crowthorne looking for respectful, flexible respite work that fits around your life, join PrimeCarers and start choosing the work you want.