Weekend Carer Jobs in Godmanchester

Looking for short-term or weekend respite work in Godmanchester? PrimeCarers connects experienced self-employed carers with local families who need cover from a few hours to a few days — ideal for weekend breaks, overnight stays or short respite placements. You choose which clients to accept, set your own rates and plan your weeks around the life you want.

Right now, 9 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Typical respite work includes companionship, personal care, medication prompting, support with meals, mobility assistance and monitoring overnight. Shifts range from a couple of hours on a Saturday morning to full weekend stays or a few days of cover while a family carer has a break. These roles suit carers who want variety, predictable short-term work and the freedom to accept only the jobs that fit their skills and schedule.

As a PrimeCarers carer based in Godmanchester and across Cambridgeshire, you remain self-employed: you set your own rates (many carers advertise within £18.50–£20 per hour), choose your clients, hours and service area. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you’re working. We’ll also support you with paperwork and can help arrange an Enhanced DBS if you need one.

Many carers joining us are moving away from agency patterns — they want clearer pay, more control over bookings and the dignity of managing their own workload. If you prefer short-term, focused respite work and want to keep weekday or weekend flexibility, this could be a good fit. You’ll be working with families across Godmanchester and neighbouring communities such as Huntingdon, Glebe Farm, St Neots, Ramsey, Northstowe and Potton.

To join you’ll 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
• Verifiable references

Applying takes minutes and your profile typically goes live within days of verification. Once live, you can start reviewing local requests for respite care and accept the ones that suit you. PrimeCarers manages client matching, contracts and invoicing so you can focus on delivering great care while keeping your independence.

We advertise ongoing self-employed opportunities across Godmanchester and Cambridgeshire rather than one specific role. If you’d like to hear about weekend and short-term respite work nearby, create a profile and start choosing the clients that suit you.