Flexible respite work, local families
Respite Carer Jobs in Hodge Hill
Short-term and weekend cover — set your own rates from £18.80–£20 per hour and choose the hours you want
- 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
If you’re an experienced carer in Hodge Hill who wants to offer short-term or weekend respite, PrimeCarers connects you with local families needing cover from a few hours to a few days. Respite work suits carers who enjoy varied shifts, building quick rapport and giving family carers a reliable break across Hodge Hill, nearby neighbourhoods and the wider West Midlands. Right now, 22 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
Respite assignments include companionship, personal care, medication prompts, light meal preparation and supporting people during short stays. Many carers provide afternoon or weekend blocks, evening relief, or daytime cover for family carers taking a break. You’ll meet families in Hodge Hill and nearby areas, choosing the clients and hours that fit your life.
As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own rates and keep control of your diary. Typical pay sits around £18.80–£20 per hour, with £18.80–£20 per hour for hourly shifts and £145.50–£161 per day for live-in day cover where relevant. You choose clients, your service area and the hours you accept — whether that’s regular weekend respite or occasional cover for last-minute needs.
PrimeCarers finds you clients and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work. That means you can focus on caring and leave the admin to us. We’re here to support professionals thinking beyond agency work, giving more transparency and freedom while connecting you to families across Hodge Hill and the West Midlands.
To join you must have at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange one) and verifiable references. We check these quickly so your profile can go live within days of verification. Applying takes minutes and many carers start receiving enquiries very soon after approval.
Hodge Hill sits close to Ward End, Washwood Heath, Stechford, Little Bromwich, Bromford and Buckland End, and we regularly match carers across this patch. If you’re tired of shift patterns you don’t control and want to keep doing the work you love while earning on your terms, PrimeCarers could be the next step.
Apply now: create a profile, upload your documents and start choosing the respite bookings that suit you in Hodge Hill and beyond.
What carers earn around Hodge Hill
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 207 carers in the area
£18.80–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 177 carers in the area
£17–£18 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1562 carers in the area
£145.50–£161 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You set what you charge and keep control of pay — typical rates sit around £18.80–£20 per hour.
Choose your hours
Pick the shifts you want: a few hours, evenings, weekends or short stays across your local area.
Meaningful respite work
Provide essential breaks for family carers and form short-term bonds that really make a difference.
Admin and insurance covered
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply in minutes, add experience, references and upload your Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange one).
- 2
Get verified
We check documents and references quickly — profiles typically go live within days of verification.
- 3
Start accepting bookings
Choose clients, set your hours and rates, and take on respite shifts that fit your life.
Frequently asked questions
No. As a self-employed carer you choose the clients, hours and service area you accept. Many carers pick regular weekend blocks or occasional short-term cover.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and an Enhanced DBS. PrimeCarers can help arrange a DBS if required.
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments for bookings you accept. You set your rates and we process payments from families on your behalf.
Yes. Insurance is included while you are providing care through PrimeCarers on accepted bookings, so you can focus on the job.
Applying takes minutes. Once your documents and references are verified, profiles typically go live within days and you can begin accepting respite bookings in Hodge Hill and nearby areas.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Hodge Hill through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
