Self‑employed respite roles
Respite Carer Jobs in Enfield Wash
Set your own hours and rates — typical pay is £18.80–£21 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
We’re looking for experienced self-employed carers in Enfield Wash to provide respite cover — short-term and weekend support that gives family carers a real break. Shifts can be from a few hours to a few days, and you’ll be chosen by families who need help with companionship, personal care, medication prompting and household tasks while regular carers rest. Right now, 97 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
Respite work around Enfield Wash suits people who want variety and control. You’ll meet families locally and cover visits or short stays in and around Enfield Wash, and sometimes elsewhere in Enfield. You can expect to set your own rates (typical ranges are £18.80–£21 per hour), choose the hours that fit your life and decide how far you are willing to travel.
On a typical respite call you may:
- Provide companionship and reassurance during short stays or evenings;
- Support with personal care such as washing, dressing and continence aid;
- Help with light domestic tasks and meal preparation;
- Follow care plans and communicate with family carers about any changes.
This kind of work suits experienced carers who value autonomy — especially those thinking of moving away from agency routines. You’ll be self-employed, so you decide the clients you accept, the hours you work and the area you cover. Many carers who join from agencies tell us they appreciate the clearer paperwork, direct relationships with families and flexibility to balance other commitments.
PrimeCarers handles match-making, client contracts, invoicing and payment processing, and provides insurance cover while you are working. To join you need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one if you need it). Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.
Work is often available across Enfield Wash and nearby areas such as Enfield Lock, Freezywater, Bulls Cross, Enfield Highway, Brimsdown and Ponders End. If you want a respectful, straightforward way to offer short-term respite and keep full control of your diary, this could be a good fit.
How to apply: Create a profile, provide your references and DBS, and we’ll start introducing you to families. It’s quick to start and keeps you in charge.
What carers earn around Enfield Wash
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 567 carers in the area
£18.80–£21 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 512 carers in the area
£17–£20 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1250 carers in the area
£145–£161 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your rates
Decide what you charge and which clients to accept; many carers use £18.80–£21 per hour as a guide.
Flexible hours
Choose short calls, weekend cover or a few days’ respite — you control your diary.
Highly rewarding work
Provide essential breaks for family carers and build relationships with local families.
We handle the admin
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing, payments and provides insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
1. Create your profile
Sign up, add experience and upload references — the form only takes minutes.
- 2
2. Verification
We check your references, right to work and DBS (we can help arrange one if needed).
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3. Start getting matches
We introduce local families; you choose clients, accept offers and start providing respite care.
Frequently asked questions
Respite care is short-term support to give family carers a break. It ranges from a few hours of daytime help to overnight or multi-day cover. You will follow the family’s care plan and provide companionship, personal care and household support as needed.
As a self-employed carer you set your own rates. Many carers in the area use the guide ranges we publish when setting fees. PrimeCarers does not set rates for you.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and an Enhanced DBS. If you don’t have a DBS yet, PrimeCarers can help you apply for one.
Yes. PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payment processing, and provides insurance cover while you are working on placements found through the platform.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can be matched with local families around Enfield Wash and across Enfield quickly.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Enfield Wash through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
