Self-employed care roles
Respite Carer Jobs in Horsforth
Set your own hours and rates — typical pay is £18.80–£19.80 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
Respite carers provide short-term cover so family carers in Horsforth can take a break — from a few hours to a weekend or a few days. You’ll support people at home with personal care, companionship, medication prompts, light domestic tasks and outings when needed. Work is varied: evening sits, weekend stays, daytime relief or a couple of hours to let a relative rest. PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families across Horsforth and neighbouring areas, handling the admin so you can focus on caring.
Right now, 7 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
This role suits experienced carers who want more control than an agency often allows. Many of our carers move to PrimeCarers for clearer hours, fewer routine checks and the freedom to choose who they work with. You set your own rates and availability, choose your clients and define your service area — ideal if you live in Horsforth, travel into Leeds or visit nearby towns such as Yeadon, Farsley, Pudsey, Guiseley, Leeds and Otley. You’ll keep the autonomy of self-employment while getting steady local introductions.
Pay and practicalities are simple to manage. Typical rates for respite care sit around £18.80–£19.80 per hour and you set the exact fee you charge. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you are working. That means you can focus on quality care without chasing paperwork.
To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. You remain self-employed: you choose the hours you accept and the assignments you take on. Applying takes minutes and most profiles go live within days of verification.
These opportunities are ongoing across Horsforth and the wider West Yorkshire area. We’re advertising a supply of local short-term and weekend care work rather than any single placement. If you’re looking for flexible, respectful work that fits around your life and values, PrimeCarers makes it straightforward to get started.
How to apply: Create a profile, upload your references and DBS (or ask us to help arrange one), and set your service area and rates. Once verified you’ll start receiving client introductions. Profiles often go live within days.
What carers earn around Horsforth
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 87 carers in the area
£18.80–£19.80 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 73 carers in the area
£17–£17.70 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 738 carers in the area
£146–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your pay
Decide your fee per job and keep control of your earnings.
Flexible hours
Choose the shifts you want — days, evenings, weekends or short breaks.
Meaningful work
Support families with vital respite care and build lasting local relationships.
Admin handled
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments; insurance is included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Sign up, add experience, set your rates and service area; it only takes minutes.
- 2
Verify and go live
Upload references and DBS (we can help arrange an Enhanced DBS). Profiles usually go live within days.
- 3
Receive client introductions
Choose the assignments you want and confirm directly with families.
Common questions
You set your own rates as a self-employed carer. Typical hourly care rates are £18.80–£19.80 per hour, and you can adjust depending on the length and complexity of respite work.
Yes. We require an Enhanced DBS check and verifiable references. If you need a DBS, PrimeCarers can help arrange one as part of the onboarding process.
PrimeCarers includes insurance for carers while they are working on assignments introduced through the platform. We also handle contracts and payments to keep admin simple.
We advertise ongoing self-employed opportunities across Horsforth and nearby towns. You choose whether to accept single short breaks or build recurring respite arrangements with families.
Applying takes minutes. After verification and checks, profiles typically go live within days and you can begin receiving introductions shortly afterwards.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Horsforth through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
