Respite Carer Jobs in Goddington

Short-term and weekend respite cover helps families in Goddington take a proper break — from a few hours of companionship to several days of short-term support. As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you'll be asked to provide personal care, medication prompts, meal support, companionship and household help for people who need cover while their usual carer rests or is away. This work suits experienced carers who want variety, local hours and the chance to make a real difference without long-term placements.

Right now, 172 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite shifts come in all shapes: daytime visits, evening sits, overnight support and blocks of a couple of days. Families in Goddington and the wider Bromley area look for reliable, experienced carers who can step in flexibly at short notice. You decide whether you take one-off weekend shifts or repeat bookings with the same household. Typical pay falls in the range £18.80–£20 per hour, with £18.80–£20 per hour and £145–£160 per day used for hourly and live-in work respectively — and you set your own rates when you join.

PrimeCarers is built for self-employed carers who want to move away from agency paperwork. We introduce you to local families (including around Chelsfield, Orpington, Derry Downs, St Mary Cray, Pratts Bottom and Petts Wood), handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you work. That means you can focus on care, not admin. You choose clients, hours and the service area you’ll cover — and you keep control over your diary and the types of respite support you offer.

To join we ask for at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK, and verifiable references. You’ll need to confirm these during verification so families can trust you, but the application itself only takes minutes. Profiles typically go live within days once checks are complete.

If you’re an experienced carer in Goddington looking for short-term work that fits around your life, PrimeCarers could be a good next step. Many carers who switch to self-employed work through our platform enjoy greater control over their hours and who they support, while still getting steady referrals from families needing respite.

Apply in minutes and have your profile visible to local families across Goddington and nearby neighbourhoods within days.