Weekend Carer Jobs in Greenwich

Respite care on weekends and short-term cover in Greenwich — from a couple of hours to a few days — helping family carers catch up on rest or urgent errands. You’ll be providing companionship, personal care, medication prompting and light household support while family carers take a break. Work can be evening sits, daytime relief, overnight stays or short live-in blocks when needed; it suits experienced carers who want predictable, flexible shifts around other commitments. Right now, 128 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Most roles in and around Greenwich are local: you may travel occasionally to nearby areas such as Maze Hill, Deptford, Cubitt Town, Isle of Dogs, Westcombe Park and New Cross. Assignments are focused across Greenwich and other parts of Greater London, and you choose which clients fit your skills and availability.

Pay is set by you — carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. Typical roles fall within £18.80–£21 per hour, with hourly care often around £18.80–£21 per hour and live-in days around £146–£163.50 per day. Many carers find weekend respite work ideal for topping up incomes while keeping daytime or weekday commitments free.

You’ll join a straightforward system: PrimeCarers finds clients and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and insurance is included while you work. That means less admin and clearer pay arrangements so you can focus on care. You decide your service area, your hours and which clients to accept.

Who this suits: experienced, reliable carers who want the freedom to choose clients and shift patterns; those moving away from agency rota work; people who can step into a family’s home at short notice and provide calm, respectful support.

Requirements to join: at least one year of professional care experience; an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this); the right to work in the UK; and verifiable references. We’ll also ask for ID and evidence of your experience during verification. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.

If you’re based in Greenwich and want weekend respite work that fits around your life, create a profile and start choosing the cover you want to do. It’s straightforward, honest and made for carers who prefer control over agency-style rotas.