Self-employed respite care
Respite Carer Jobs in Hackney Central
Short-term and weekend cover — set your own rates from £18.80–£20 per hour and choose your hours
- 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
Looking for flexible respite care work in Hackney Central? PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families who need short-term and weekend cover — anything from a few hours to a few days so family carers can rest. Many shifts are in and around Hackney Central and neighbouring areas such as Lower Clapton, Homerton, Dalston, West Hackney, Shacklewell and South Hackney. Right now, 225 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
This role suits experienced carers who want to move away from agency rostering but keep reliable, regular work. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed: you set your own rates, choose your clients, hours and the service area you cover. Typical rates on the platform sit around £18.80–£20 per hour, but you control what you charge.
Respite care often involves companionship, personal care support, giving medication prompts, helping with meals and light household tasks, and supporting short outings. Shifts can be daytime, evening or weekend cover and sometimes short live-in periods. Families typically ask for someone who is calm, experienced and respectful of their routines.
Typical pay can be seen as £18.80–£20 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for live-in day rates, with carers free to set their individual rates within their profile. PrimeCarers finds clients for you and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work. That administrative support means you can focus on care rather than chasing paperwork.
To join you need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one) and verifiable references. Applying takes minutes: create a profile, upload your documents and references, and profiles typically go live within days of verification.
If you live in Hackney Central or nearby and want short-term or weekend respite work that fits around your life, PrimeCarers makes it straightforward to get started. We connect you with families looking for reliable, experienced support while you remain in control of your working life.
What carers earn around Hackney Central
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 1276 carers in the area
£18.80–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 1107 carers in the area
£17–£19 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2123 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your rates
Carers are self-employed and set their own rates, with typical ranges shown as £18.80–£20 per hour.
Flexible hours
Choose the shifts that suit you — days, evenings, weekends or short live-in stays.
Meaningful short-term work
Provide respite that makes a real difference to families and their loved ones.
Admin support & insurance
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply in minutes, add your experience and upload documents.
- 2
Verification & DBS
PrimeCarers verifies references and can help arrange an Enhanced DBS check.
- 3
Choose shifts & get booked
Pick clients and hours that suit you; PrimeCarers manages contracts and payments.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers work as self-employed professionals so you control your rates, schedules and the clients you accept.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this) and verifiable references.
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments on your behalf, and provides insurance while you are working through the platform.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can start accepting bookings as soon as you're approved.
Yes. Carers choose their own service area, so you can limit bookings to Hackney Central and nearby towns or travel further if you prefer.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Hackney Central through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.