Self‑employed respite carers wanted
Weekend Carer Jobs in Kesgrave
Respite cover across Kesgrave at flexible rates — set your own pay from £18.89–£20 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
Short-term and weekend respite care in Kesgrave gives family carers the break they need, from a few hours to a few days. You’ll support people in their homes with companionship, personal care, medication reminders, mobility help and short stays — while families regain peace of mind. Right now, 3 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
These roles suit experienced carers who want more control than agency work: you’ll be self-employed, set your own timetable and accept the clients you want. Typical pay is £18.89–£20 per hour, and you decide which shifts to take — evenings, weekends or weekend-to-weekend short stays. Many carers tell us the variety and the chance to focus on meaningful, hands-on respite is the best part of the work in Kesgrave.
What the work looks like: tasks range from sitting with someone while their family rests, to personal care and mobility support for short periods, to live-in weekend cover for a few nights. Shifts can be regular weekend runs, occasional short-notice swaps or planned respite stays. You won’t be tied to one roster — you choose hours that suit your life and other commitments.
PrimeCarers supports you with the admin so you can focus on care. We find clients, handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and include insurance while you work. You remain self-employed: you set your own rates, choose clients, hours and your service area. Many carers cover Kesgrave and nearby towns such as Ipswich, Woodbridge, Parkeston, Felixstowe, Harwich and Dovercourt in Suffolk and the surrounding area.
Requirements to join are straightforward: 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. We’ll verify your documents and references quickly so your profile can go live. Applying takes minutes; profiles typically go live within days of verification.
Who this suits: experienced carers thinking of stepping away from agency rotas who want predictable short-term work, fair pay and more control. If you value flexibility, continuity for families and the chance to provide real respite, this could be the right step for you in Kesgrave.
Ready to find weekend respite work in Kesgrave? Create a profile, complete the checks and start choosing the clients and shifts you want.
What carers earn around Kesgrave
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 35 carers in the area
£18.89–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 28 carers in the area
£17–£17.60 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1994 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You’re self‑employed and set your own fee. Many carers charge within the typical range, £18.89–£20 per hour.
Flexible hours
Choose weekend shifts, short stays or a few hours’ cover — you pick clients, times and the area you cover.
Meaningful respite work
Focus on short-term support for families who need a trusted carer to give them a break.
We handle admin
PrimeCarers finds clients, manages contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Tell us about your care experience, upload references and add the hours and area you want to work.
- 2
Complete checks
Provide proof of right to work and references. We can help arrange an Enhanced DBS and verify documents quickly.
- 3
Choose weekend respite work
Once verified, your profile goes live and you’ll be able to accept short-term and weekend clients in Kesgrave.
Frequently asked questions
Respite means short-term support that gives family or regular carers a break. It includes sitting, companionship, personal care, medication prompts and short live-in stays for a few nights.
You remain self-employed: you set your own rates, choose clients and shifts. PrimeCarers finds clients and handles contracts, invoicing and payments while you focus on care.
You’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
Applying takes minutes. Once your documents and references are verified, profiles typically go live within days and you can start choosing weekend respite work in Kesgrave.
Yes. PrimeCarers provides insurance while you are working through the platform, and we manage the contractual and payment side for each booking.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Kesgrave through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.