Weekend Carer Jobs in Kidbrooke

We're looking for experienced self-employed carers across Kidbrooke to provide respite care at weekends and for short-term cover. This work gives family carers a break — from a few hours to a few days — and suits people who want predictable pockets of work alongside other commitments. You choose who you work with, when and where in Kidbrooke and the surrounding area.

Right now, 209 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite roles vary: some families need a few hours on Saturday morning, others want overnight weekend support or a couple of days while a regular carer is away. Work will commonly include personal care, companionship, medication prompting, mobility support and light household tasks — whatever a family needs to get a safe, restful break. Many carers who leave agency work for PrimeCarers say they value being able to book only the weekend or short-term shifts they want in Kidbrooke and nearby areas like Blackheath, Blackheath Royal Standard, Maze Hill, Hither Green, Horn Park and Westcombe Park.

Pay and flexibility are in your hands. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates; typical rates for this kind of respite work are £18.80–£20 per hour. You pick the clients, hours and service area that suit you in Kidbrooke and across Lewisham, and PrimeCarers deals with contracts, invoicing and secure payments so you can focus on care.

To join you'll need at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We do check these before your profile goes live, and the verification process is straightforward — many carers apply in minutes and have profiles published within days.

PrimeCarers includes insurance while you work, and handles client introductions and the paperwork — contracts, invoices and payment processing are all taken care of. That means you keep the flexibility of being self-employed without the admin burden. If you’re used to agency shift patterns but want more control over your time and earnings, respite work through PrimeCarers in Kidbrooke can be a calmer, clearer way to work weekends and short-term cover.

Applying is simple: set up your profile, upload checks and references, and once verified you can start choosing short-term and weekend bookings around Kidbrooke and across Lewisham. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you could be ready to take your first respite cover very quickly.