Flexible, local respite shifts
Respite Carer Jobs in Great Barr
Self-employed roles — set your own rates and choose shifts. Typical respite work is £18.50–£20 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
If you’re an experienced carer in Great Barr looking for short-term and weekend respite work, PrimeCarers connects you directly with local families who need reliable cover from a few hours to a few days. Respite care with us suits carers who want flexibility, a clearer working relationship with families and the chance to set their own rates.
Right now, 22 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
Respite shifts often include companionship, personal care, medication prompts and supporting household routines while family carers take a break. You might be covering a few hours on a weekend morning, an evening so a relative can attend appointments, or a couple of days’ stay to give a family carer time away. These roles are based across Great Barr and nearby areas including Perry Beeches, Queslett, Old Oscott, Browns Green, Kingstanding and Handsworth, so you can choose work close to home.
PrimeCarers is built for self-employed carers who want control. You set your own hourly rate and choose which families to accept; many carers on the platform charge in the range £18.50–£20 per hour for respite work. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you work. You decide your service area, hours and the types of respite cover you offer.
This kind of work suits experienced carers who value flexibility over traditional agency rotas: people who can step into a family’s routine quickly, communicate clearly with relatives, and provide calm, dependable short-term support. It’s a good fit if you already have a year’s professional care experience and want to avoid long-term placements while still earning by the hour.
To join you’ll need at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. Applications take minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can start seeing suitable respite opportunities in Great Barr and the wider West Midlands quickly.
We’re advertising ongoing self-employed opportunities rather than a single role. If you’d like to find short-term and weekend respite work that fits your life, create a profile, set your rates and begin choosing the clients and hours that suit you.
Apply today — it only takes minutes to get started and your profile can be live within days.
What carers earn around Great Barr
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 310 carers in the area
£18.50–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 259 carers in the area
£17–£17.80 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2483 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own pay
You’re self-employed and set your own rates. Many carers offer respite at £18.50–£20 per hour.
Choose hours you want
Pick short-term, weekend or multi-day respite shifts that suit your life and availability.
Work meaningfully
Provide focused short-term support that genuinely helps family carers take a break.
Support from PrimeCarers
We handle contracts, invoicing and payments — and insurance is included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply online in minutes. Tell us about your experience, availability and the respite work you offer.
- 2
Verify and go live
Provide DBS and references (we can help with DBS). Profiles typically go live within days of verification.
- 3
Choose clients and shifts
Respond to suitable requests, agree terms directly, and provide short-term respite cover on your schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Yes — you need at least 1 year of professional care experience to join PrimeCarers. We ask for verifiable references as part of the checks.
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments on your behalf. You set your own rates and we process payments from families after the care is delivered.
Insurance is included while you are working through PrimeCarers. We also assist with paperwork so you can focus on providing quality respite care.
An Enhanced DBS is required. If you don’t have one, PrimeCarers can help arrange it as part of the onboarding process.
Yes — you choose your service area, which means you can accept work across Great Barr and nearby towns when it suits you.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Great Barr through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
