Weekend Carer Jobs in Fordwich

Looking for short-term respite work in and around Fordwich? PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families who need weekend and short-notice cover — anything from a few hours of companionship and support to overnight or multi-day relief so family carers can rest or travel. You’ll work directly with families while keeping control of how you work. Right now, 11 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite care on PrimeCarers often includes companionship, personal care, medication prompting, short-term support after a hospital discharge and practical help around the home. Shifts range from a couple of hours on a Saturday morning to full weekend cover, and sometimes last a few days when a family needs a longer break. These roles suit experienced carers who enjoy varied, person-centred work and want flexibility rather than fixed rota shifts.

As a self-employed carer you set your own rate and choose clients, hours and the area you cover. Typical rates for these roles sit around £19–£20 per hour, and you can pick the jobs that fit your diary. PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments for you, and insurance is included while you work.

We often find opportunities close to Fordwich and across Kent, including Canterbury, Herne Bay, Whitstable, Minster, Sandwich and Faversham. Whether you prefer weekend mornings, evening sits or occasional live-in cover, families contact PrimeCarers when they need reliable short-term help — ideal if you’re stepping away from agency routines but want consistent bookings.

Who this is for

• Carers with at least one year of professional care experience.
• People with the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
• An Enhanced DBS is required — PrimeCarers can help arrange one if you don’t already have it.
• Self-employed carers who want flexible hours, to set their rates and choose their clients.

Getting started takes minutes: create a profile, add experience and references, and PrimeCarers will verify you. Profiles typically go live within days of verification and then you can start browsing and accepting respite bookings that suit you.

If you’re based in Fordwich or nearby and want reliable, short-term weekend work that fits around your life, PrimeCarers makes it straightforward to move to self-employed respite care while keeping administrative tasks off your plate.