Weekend Carer Jobs in Eastbourne

Provide short‑term respite for families across Eastbourne and the surrounding East Sussex coastline. These roles focus on weekend and short‑break cover — anything from a few hours in the evening to several days helping a family take a break from day‑to‑day caring. You’ll be supporting existing family carers with companionship, personal care, medication prompts and light domestic tasks while they rest or manage other commitments.
Right now, 4 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

This is an ongoing pool of self‑employed opportunities for carers, not a single job listing. On PrimeCarers you set your own rates and choose the clients, hours and service area that suit you. Many carers who previously worked for agencies find the flexibility appealing: you can accept one‑off weekend cover or regular weekend bookings, and cover nearby towns such as Polegate, Seven Sisters, Hailsham, Seaford, Bexhill on Sea and Newhaven.

Pay varies by role and experience; typical rates are £19–£21.20 per hour. PrimeCarers handles client introductions, gives you a clear contract for each booking, manages invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you are working. You remain self‑employed and in control of when and where you work.

Who this suits: experienced carers who want short‑term, flexible respite work on weekends. You’ll be a good fit if you already have strong hands‑on skills, are comfortable with personal care and medication prompts, and enjoy supporting families through practical help and companionship. Weekend respite can include overnight stays, daytime visits or whole‑weekend support; the choice is yours.

Requirements to join PrimeCarers:

• At least 1 year of professional care experience.
• An Enhanced DBS check. (We can help arrange this if you need.)
• The right to work in the UK.
• Verifiable references.

Applying takes minutes. Build your profile, upload references and any certificates, and we’ll verify your details. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can start seeing weekend bookings across Eastbourne quickly. PrimeCarers supports you with client matching and administrative tasks, leaving you free to focus on the care.

If you want to discuss what weekend respite work looks like in practice, or how to set your rates and availability, our team is happy to help. Eastbourne carers often balance this work with weekday commitments and find it a reliable way to top up income while keeping full control over their diary.