Respite care — short-term & weekend cover
Weekend Carer Jobs in East Barnet
Self-employed respite roles — choose hours, clients and set your own rates (typical: £18.80–£20 per hour)
- 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
If you’re a reliable, experienced carer who wants to offer short-term and weekend respite in East Barnet, this is for you. Families need cover from a few hours to a few days so a loved one can rest or recharge — you’ll be providing companionship, personal care and practical support while the main carer takes a break. Right now, 212 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
Work typically includes help with personal care, medication prompts, meal preparation, light domestic tasks and being a steady presence for people with dementia, physical frailty or long‑term conditions. Shifts are usually for respite and weekend cover rather than long-term live-in placements. You choose the kind of respite work you accept.
PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers directly with families in East Barnet and the surrounding area. You set your own rates (typical range: £18.80–£20 per hour), pick your clients, hours and service area. We find clients, handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you work — so you can focus on care, not paperwork.
This opportunity suits carers who have at least a year’s professional care experience and want more control than traditional agency work offers. It’s particularly good for people who prefer flexible weekend work or short blocks of respite across East Barnet and nearby towns such as Barnet, Brunswick Park, Oakleigh Park, Osidge, Whetstone and Cockfosters.
- Key requirements: minimum 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
- Flexible commitment: take on shifts from a few hours to a few days, pick weekends or occasional weekday respite — you decide your availability.
- Support from PrimeCarers: we manage client introductions, contracts, invoices and payments, and insurance is included while you’re working on our platform.
Applying takes minutes and profiles usually go live within days of verification. We aren’t advertising a single placement — these are ongoing self-employed opportunities across East Barnet and nearby areas including parts of Enfield. If you’re ready to move away from agency rostering and run your own care offers with admin handled for you, creating a profile is the next step.
To apply, click to create your profile, upload basic ID and references, and let us know your availability. Once verified, you can start choosing respite shifts that suit your lifestyle and skills. Many carers find this balance helpful for family life while still delivering excellent short-term support to local families in East Barnet.
What carers earn around East Barnet
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 1185 carers in the area
£18.80–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 1039 carers in the area
£17–£19 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2225 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your rates
You’re self-employed and set the fees you want. Many carers use £18.80–£20 per hour as a guide.
Total flexibility
Choose weekend shifts, short respite blocks or a mix that fits your life. You control your hours and service area.
Meaningful respite work
Support families with short-term cover — companionship, personal care and practical help that really makes a difference.
Admin and protection handled
PrimeCarers finds clients, manages contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you’re on duty.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply online in minutes — add experience, references and ID.
- 2
Verify and choose
We help with Enhanced DBS checks if needed. Confirm references and availability, then pick the respite work you want.
- 3
Accept shifts and get paid
We introduce clients, handle contracts and process payments. You focus on care; we handle the rest.
Questions carers often ask
PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers directly with families. You set your own rates, choose clients and control your schedule. We handle client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments so you avoid agency-style rostering and much of the admin.
Respite care is short-term cover to give family carers a break — from a few hours to several days, often at weekends. Tasks typically include personal care, companionship, medication prompts and light domestic support.
You need at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. Once verified, profiles usually go live within days.
Yes. While you’re working through PrimeCarers, insurance is included. We also manage contracts and payments so you have clear documentation for each client engagement.
Most work is in and around East Barnet, with opportunities in nearby areas such as Barnet, Brunswick Park, Oakleigh Park, Osidge, Whetstone and Cockfosters and parts of Enfield. You set your own service area when you create your profile.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around East Barnet through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.