Respite & weekend support
Weekend Carer Jobs in Hayes
Short-term and weekend respite in Hayes — set your own hours and rates from £18.89–£21.10 per hour
- Set your own rates, with 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 short-term or weekend respite work in Hayes? PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers directly with families who need cover from a few hours up to several days — perfect if you want to offer weekend breaks, overnight support or occasional respite for family carers across Hayes and the wider Hillingdon area.
Right now, 201 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.Respite care on PrimeCarers suits experienced carers who value flexibility and privacy. You choose the clients you want to work with, the hours you accept and the area you cover. Many carers pick up weekend shifts, bank holiday cover or a couple of evening calls each month to top up their income and keep a better work-life balance. Typical pay sits in the range £18.89–£21.10 per hour, and because you’re self-employed you set the exact rate for each booking.
The kind of work you’ll do includes companionship, support with personal care, medication prompting, light meal preparation and providing family carers with a safe break. Most bookings are short-term and focused on making sure the cared-for person is comfortable and safe while their usual carer rests. If you already deliver home care in Hayes, this is a straightforward way to specialise in respite and weekend cover.
What we look for
- 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
PrimeCarers finds clients and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and insurance is included while you work on a booking. That means less admin for you and more time with the people you support. We work with families in Hayes and surrounding areas including West Drayton, Yiewsley, Harlington, Sipson, Yeading and Burroughs, The so you can choose calls near you.
Applying takes minutes — create a profile, upload your references and DBS, and most profiles go live within days of verification. Once live you can review enquiries and accept only the shifts that suit you. If you’re used to agency routines but want more control over who you work for and when, PrimeCarers makes the switch straightforward and respectful of your experience.
If you want a role that fits around your life in Hayes, lets you specialise in respite care, and gives you control over rates and hours, this could be the way forward. Create your profile today and start seeing local respite opportunities in Hillingdon and nearby towns.
What carers earn around Hayes
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 902 carers in the area
£18.89–£21.10 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 764 carers in the area
£17–£20 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2221 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You’re self-employed and choose the rate for each booking, with typical ranges around £18.89–£21.10 per hour.
Choose your hours
Pick weekend shifts, short-term cover or occasional overnight stays — you accept only the bookings that suit you.
Meaningful respite work
Provide family carers with a break while building trusting, short-term relationships with families in Hayes.
Less admin, more care
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments. Insurance is included while you work on a booking.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply online in minutes, add your experience and references, and upload or arrange an Enhanced DBS with our help.
- 2
Get enquiries
We introduce local families looking for respite in Hayes and nearby towns. You review details and accept the shifts you want.
- 3
Work and get paid
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments; insurance is included while you’re on a booking so you can focus on care.
Frequently asked questions
Yes — we ask for at least 1 year of professional care experience so families can be confident in the support you provide.
Yes. You need an Enhanced DBS to join; PrimeCarers can help you arrange one if you don’t already have it.
Carers set their own rates for each booking. Typical pay is shown on the platform and you negotiate with the family when accepting a request.
Absolutely. You control the hours you accept, so many carers focus entirely on weekend or respite bookings to fit their life.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, allowing you to start receiving enquiries soon after.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Hayes through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
