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Respite Carer Jobs in Harringay
Flexible respite shifts in Harringay — set your hours and rates. Typical pay £19–£21.50 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
Short-term respite support — a few hours, weekend cover or a couple of days — that gives family carers a real break. We connect self-employed carers with families across Harringay and the wider Haringey borough, including Hornsey, Turnpike Lane, Crouch End, South Tottenham, Wood Green and Tottenham Green. This work suits experienced carers who want flexible shifts, more control and meaningful one-to-one care. Right now, 164 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
Respite tasks vary by family but commonly include companionship, personal care, mealtime support, medication prompts, light mobility assistance and household help while the main carer rests. Shifts can be daytime, evenings or overnight stays. If you live in Harringay or nearby you can pick the pattern that fits your life and other commitments.
As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own rates and choose your clients, hours and service area. Typical pay for this kind of work is £19–£21.50 per hour. Many carers who move away from agency rota work find the flexibility and client choice here gives better work-life balance and clearer relationships with families.
Who can join
- At least 1 year of professional care experience.
- An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one).
- The right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
We only advertise ongoing self-employed opportunities — not a single shift or listing. PrimeCarers handles client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work, so you can focus on care rather than paperwork. Families in Harringay and across Haringey turn to the platform for reliable short-term cover, from a few hours to longer weekend stays.
Applying takes minutes: complete a profile, submit your documents and references, and once verified your profile typically goes live within days. You remain in control — accept the clients and shifts you want, set your hourly rates and manage your diary directly through the platform.
If you’re an experienced carer looking for flexible, respectful respite work in Harringay, create a profile and start seeing suitable requests. Many local families need short-term cover, and carers on PrimeCarers find rewarding, manageable shifts close to home.
What carers earn around Harringay
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 725 carers in the area
£19–£21.50 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 641 carers in the area
£17–£20 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1299 carers in the area
£148–£164.50 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You choose what to charge and keep control of your earnings.
Choose hours that suit you
Day, evening, weekends or short stays — pick the shifts you want.
Meaningful respite work
Provide short-term support that gives family carers a real break.
Admin and insurance covered
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing, payments and provides insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
Sign up
Create a profile in minutes and upload your documents.
- 2
Verify
Provide references and an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange this).
- 3
Start choosing work
Pick clients and shifts that suit you; manage bookings through the platform.
Frequently asked questions
Respite care is short-term support for someone with care needs so their usual carer can rest or manage other commitments. It ranges from a few hours to overnight stays or weekend cover.
Carers with at least 1 year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) and verifiable references. PrimeCarers supports DBS checks where needed.
As self-employed care professionals you set your own hourly rate. Families book you through PrimeCarers; we handle invoicing and payments so you’re paid for the work you accept.
Yes. Families across Harringay and the surrounding parts of Haringey use PrimeCarers for respite cover. You choose the service area you’re willing to travel to and which requests to accept.
PrimeCarers provides insurance cover while you are working with a family booked through the platform. We also manage contracts and paperwork so you can focus on care.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Harringay through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
