Weekend Carer Jobs in Horn Park

Provide short-term and weekend respite care to families in Horn Park and the wider Greenwich area. These roles cover anything from a few hours of evening support to overnight or multi-day relief, giving family carers the break they need while you deliver compassionate, experienced care. Right now, 200 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

On PrimeCarers you work as a self-employed carer: you set your own rates, choose your clients, hours and service area, and can accept weekend or short-term bookings that suit you. Many carers use weekends to top up income or to specialise in respite cover for older adults, people with learning disabilities or those recovering from short-term illness. You may work locally in Horn Park or travel to nearby areas including Middle Park, Well Hall, Mottingham, Eltham, Grove Park and Chinbrook.

Typical roles involve companionship, medication prompting, personal care, meal preparation and keeping someone safe and comfortable while the family takes a break. You’ll be asked to follow care plans and communicate clearly with family carers; strong observational skills and respectful, calm communication are essential. Work is paid at market rates set by you — typical ranges are £18.80–£20 per hour — and you choose which bookings to accept.

PrimeCarers handles the admin so you can focus on care. We find clients, prepare contracts, invoice and process payments, and provide insurance cover while you’re working on a booking. Many carers who have left agency routines appreciate the control this gives them without the paperwork.

To join you’ll need at least one 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 don’t advertise one specific placement here — these are ongoing self-employed opportunities across Horn Park and the Greenwich borough that suit experienced carers looking for flexible weekend or short-term respite work.

• Who this suits: experienced carers wanting flexible weekend shifts, those moving away from agency rotas, and people who prefer short-term respite assignments.
• What you’ll need: at least 1 year’s care experience, Enhanced DBS, right to work and references.

Applying takes minutes; most profiles go live within days of verification, and once live you can start selecting weekend bookings that fit your diary. If you want a different way of working in Horn Park and across Greenwich, with the admin taken care of and the freedom to set your own rates and hours, PrimeCarers is built for that.