Respite Carer Jobs in Hackney Marshes

Looking for flexible respite care shifts around Hackney Marshes? PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families needing short-term and weekend cover — anything from a few hours of daytime help to overnight or multi-day breaks so family carers can rest. You can expect work in and around local communities, including nearby parks and residential streets. Right now, 220 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite work suits carers who want variety and control. Typical tasks include companionship, personal care, medication prompts, light domestic support and supporting someone at home while their main carer takes a break. Shifts vary: some families need a few hours on Saturdays or Sundays, others ask for several days of cover for a holiday or hospital appointment. You remain self-employed, choose the clients you accept and decide which parts of Hackney Marshes and the surrounding area you’ll work in.

Pay and flexibility are central. Carers on PrimeCarers set their own rates and keep the freedom to pick hours and locations. Typical rates for this type of role are £18.80–£20 per hour; many carers use the £18.80–£20 per hour for hourly bookings and £145–£160 per day for longer live-in day rates as guidance. PrimeCarers finds you clients and handles contracts, invoicing and payments — and insurance is included while you work.

To join you need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and an Enhanced DBS check. PrimeCarers can help arrange a DBS if you need one. We welcome experienced carers who are ready to step away from traditional agency constraints and want more control over their work around Hackney and Hackney Marshes.

Applying takes minutes. Create a profile, upload your ID, references and DBS (or request help with DBS), then complete our short verification. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, and you can start viewing local jobs straight away. Families looking for respite care often post requests close to Hackney Wick, Homerton, Maryland, Old Ford, Lea Bridge and Leyton; you can set your own service area to include those places.

If you value autonomy, clear admin support and regular short-term work in Hackney Marshes, PrimeCarers offers a straightforward way to build a respite-care client list on your terms. Sign up now and begin choosing the shifts that fit your life.