Respite Carer Jobs in Eltham

Work as a self-employed respite carer in Eltham, providing short-term and weekend cover that gives family carers a much-needed break. Shifts can be anything from a few hours to a few days, supporting people at home with companionship, personal care, medication prompts, or simple household tasks while their family rests or goes away. This is practical, flexible work that suits experienced carers who want to step away from agency constraints and take control of their schedule and clients.

Right now, 200 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

This role suits carers with at least one year of professional care experience who want to choose when and where they work. You set your own rates and decide which clients to accept, keeping the freedom of self-employment while PrimeCarers handles client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments — plus insurance while you are working. Typical pay for respite roles sits around £18.80–£20 per hour, and you can pick short weekend cover or longer block bookings depending on what fits your life.

Many carers who join us already know Eltham well and prefer working locally; you can accept work across Eltham and nearby areas such as Well Hall, Middle Park, Mottingham, Horn Park, New Eltham and Shooters Hill. PrimeCarers also connects carers with families across Greenwich when demand matches your availability and preferences.

To join you need: at least 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. We verify those details quickly so your profile can go live within days. Applying takes minutes — build a profile, upload your documents and references, and we’ll contact you if we need anything else.

When you work through PrimeCarers you keep the autonomy of self-employment but don’t have to chase payments or draft contracts yourself. We handle bookings, invoicing and payments; insurance is included while you are on a booked shift. You remain responsible for your own tax and business records as a self-employed carer.

If you’re experienced, reliable and looking for flexible respite work in Eltham or surrounding neighbourhoods, joining PrimeCarers is quick and straightforward. Create your profile, choose the clients and shifts that suit you, and start offering short-term and weekend cover that helps families carry on with peace of mind.