Self-employed carers wanted
Respite Carer Jobs in Holland Park
Short-term and weekend respite cover — set your own rates (typical £18.80–£20 per hour), choose hours and clients
- 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 already work as a carer in Holland Park and want short-term or weekend work that fits around life, respite roles let you give family carers a reliable break from a few hours to a few days. You will support people in their own homes with practical help and companionship, stepping in when families need temporary cover or overnight relief. These shifts suit experienced, calm carers who can build rapport quickly and adapt to different homes.
Right now, 236 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
Respite work in Holland Park typically includes:
- personal care such as washing, dressing and continence support
- companionship, meaningful conversation and activity support
- medication prompts and basic monitoring of needs
- light domestic tasks tied to the visit, meal support and short stays or weekend cover
Pay and flexibility matter. On PrimeCarers you are self-employed, set your own rates and choose your clients, hours and service area. Typical rates for this kind of respite work are £18.80–£20 per hour. For clarity, typical hourly and live-in ranges are £18.80–£20 per hour and £145–£160 per day respectively. You decide whether you want block bookings, ad-hoc weekend cover or one-off short stays.
PrimeCarers finds clients and handles the contracts, invoicing and payments so you spend less time on admin. Insurance is included while you work through the platform, and PrimeCarers supports the checking and verification process. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.
To join you need 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. These are ongoing self-employed opportunities across Holland Park and nearby areas such as Kensington, Notting Hill, West Kensington, Earls Court, Bayswater and South Kensington. If you are considering a move away from agency routines in Kensington and Chelsea and want more control over shifts and rates, creating a profile is quick and straightforward.
If you live in or near Holland Park and want short-term, meaningful respite work where you choose the hours and clients, apply now and have your profile ready to accept bookings within days.
What carers earn around Holland Park
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 1251 carers in the area
£18.80–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 1085 carers in the area
£17–£19 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2109 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You are self-employed and choose what to charge — typical rates are £18.80–£20 per hour.
Genuine flexibility
Choose clients, hours and service area so you only accept the cover that suits you.
Meaningful, short-term work
Provide families with essential breaks and build rewarding short-term relationships.
We handle admin and insurance
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply online in minutes, list your experience, availability and service area.
- 2
Verification
Provide references and a DBS check. PrimeCarers can help arrange an Enhanced DBS if needed.
- 3
Start receiving bookings
Profiles typically go live within days of verification; choose the jobs you want.
Frequently asked questions
Respite care is short-term support for families — from a few hours to weekend or short-stay cover. It helps family carers rest, travel or manage other commitments while you provide care at home.
No. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed. You set your rates, choose clients and control your working pattern.
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments. Insurance is included while you work through the platform, simplifying your admin.
Yes. You need an Enhanced DBS check and verifiable references. If you do not have a check yet, PrimeCarers can help you arrange one.
Yes. You choose your service area and can accept bookings across Holland Park and neighbouring towns. Many carers also work in nearby parts of Kensington and Chelsea.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Holland Park through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
