Self‑employed carers needed
Weekend Carer Jobs in Epsom
Short‑term and weekend respite cover — set your own rate within £18.80–£21 per hour
- Set your own rates, with no agency cut
- Choose your clients and your hours
- Contracts, invoicing and payments handled for you
Registering takes a few minutes · How soon you start depends mostly on your DBS check
Description
Looking for flexible weekend respite care work in Epsom that fits around your life? PrimeCarers connects experienced, self‑employed carers with families who need short‑term and weekend cover — from a few hours to a few days — so family carers can take a break. You choose the clients, the hours and the area you work in; you set your own rate within £18.80–£21 per hour.
Right now, 202 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.Typical duties are hands‑on, person‑centred support: companionship, personal care, medication prompts, meal support, short outings and keeping someone safe and comfortable while their usual carer has time off. Respite roles vary: weekend afternoons, overnight stays, or a couple of days across a bank holiday. Work around Epsom, and nearby communities including Malden Rushett, Chessington, Cheam, Tolworth, Worcester Park and Old Malden.
These roles suit carers with at least one year’s professional experience who want more control than traditional agency work. Many carers choose PrimeCarers because they want to avoid unpredictable rotas and agency fees while keeping the autonomy of self‑employment. You’ll be able to accept short assignments or regular weekend rounds depending on your availability.
Pay is set by you and typically sits in the range £18.80–£21 per hour; some bookings are hourly and some are live‑in, so you may see opportunities that map to £18.80–£21 per hour for hourly care or £145–£160 per day for live‑in day rates. PrimeCarers handles client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you are working. That means you can focus on care rather than paperwork.
To join you need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one) and verifiable references. We verify documents quickly: applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. This is an ongoing stream of self‑employed opportunities, not a single opening.
If you're based in Epsom or elsewhere in Surrey and want predictable weekend work with the freedom to choose who you work for, PrimeCarers makes it straightforward to get started. Create your profile, upload your documents and start seeing suitable matches within days.
Ready to take more control of your weekend work in Epsom? Apply online in minutes and keep the care you give at the centre of what you do — with the admin and insurance handled for you.
What carers earn around Epsom
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 901 carers in the area
£18.80–£21 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 742 carers in the area
£17–£20 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2135 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
What you would take home in Epsom
You set your own rate on PrimeCarers, and the rate you advertise is what a client is charged for your time. Our commission comes out of that rate rather than being added to it. Put your week in and the figures below move with it.
A week
£400
25 hours a week, before tax
A month
£1,733
The same week across a calendar month, before tax
Charged for your time
£20 an hour x 25
£500
£2,166.67
PrimeCarers commission
20%, VAT included
- £100
- £433.33
You receive
£16 an hour
£400
£1,733.33
Visits shorter than six hours are charged at the hourly commission rate. The commission is taken out of the rate you advertise rather than added on top of it, and the VAT on it comes out of our share.
Tax is yours to sort out
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed, so Income Tax and National Insurance come out of the take-home figure above. Nothing is deducted for you and this page does not work out what you owe. Tax and money as a self-employed carer walks through registering with HMRC and what to put aside.
Rates from what 901 carers within 30km of Epsom on PrimeCarers charge for this kind of work, taken from the platform when this page was last built. 202 hourly and night placements within 30km of Epsom are open at the moment.
Register as a carer to set your own rate and apply for work around Epsom.
Register as a carerWhy carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your rates
Remain self‑employed and choose the hourly or live‑in rate that suits you. Typical ranges include £18.80–£21 per hour.
Flexible hours
Pick weekend shifts, short afternoon calls or multi‑day respite cover — you control your schedule and service area.
Meaningful short‑term work
Provide vital breaks for family carers and deliver hands‑on, person‑centred support that really matters.
Admin and insurance handled
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply online in minutes, tell us about your experience and availability and set your preferred rates.
- 2
Verify documents
Upload DBS, ID and references. PrimeCarers can help arrange an Enhanced DBS if needed; verification usually takes a few days.
- 3
Choose work and get paid
Accept the bookings you want. PrimeCarers handles contracts and invoicing, and ensures you’re insured while working.
Frequently asked questions
You set your own rate as a self‑employed carer. Opportunities typically fall within £18.80–£21 per hour. Some bookings are hourly and map to £18.80–£21 per hour, while live‑in day work may align with £145–£160 per day.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and verifiable references. If you don’t have an up‑to‑date DBS, PrimeCarers can help you arrange one.
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments between you and the family. You’ll be paid for confirmed bookings without chasing invoices yourself.
No. You choose which clients and shifts to accept. That flexibility is ideal for carers moving away from agency rotas who still want regular weekend work in Epsom and surrounding areas.
Guides for carers
What the work pays, the checks and paperwork you need, and how to get started.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Epsom through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
