Respite & Weekend Care — Kingsbury
Weekend Carer Jobs in Kingsbury
Self‑employed respite shifts — set your own rates (typical £18.80–£20.10 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
Looking for short-term and weekend respite work in Kingsbury? PrimeCarers connects self‑employed carers directly with families who need cover — from a few hours to a few days — so family carers can take a break. You’ll meet people in your local area, choose the shifts you want and keep control of your diary. Right now, 217 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
Respite work here in Kingsbury and across Brent suits experienced carers who want flexibility without agency rules. Typical duties include personal care, supporting with medication prompts, companionship, light domestic tasks and overnight or day cover when a family carer needs time off. Shifts often run evenings, weekends and short blocks, and you can pick work within the streets and neighbourhoods you prefer, including Kenton, The Hyde, Woodcock Hill, Colindale, Burnt Oak and Grahame Park.
PrimeCarers is built for self‑employed carers: you set your own rates and choose clients, hours and service area. Many carers list at £18.80–£20.10 per hour and decide whether to offer hourly or live‑in cover. We introduce you to families, handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you’re working on a booking — so you focus on care rather than paperwork.
Who this suits: experienced, reliable carers who want control. If you’ve got at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange one) and verifiable references, you’re ready to apply. PrimeCarers is for ongoing self‑employed opportunities across Kingsbury — not a single job listing — so you can build regular local clients over time.
How applying works: it takes minutes to create a profile. We verify your documents and references, and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live you can review enquiries, accept the matches you like and manage your own diary. Many carers who’ve left agency shifts find they get better work‑life balance and more choice using PrimeCarers.
Interested? Create a profile, upload your DBS and references (or ask us to help), set your availability and rates, and start choosing the weekend and respite shifts that fit your life in Kingsbury and beyond.
What carers earn around Kingsbury
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 1170 carers in the area
£18.80–£20.10 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 1022 carers in the area
£17–£19.50 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2227 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers join PrimeCarers
You set your rates
Decide what you charge and when you work — many carers list at £18.80–£20.10 per hour.
Flexible hours
Pick short-term, weekend or overnight cover to suit your life and family commitments.
Meaningful work
Provide respite that gives family carers time to rest, safe in familiar local settings.
Support and protection
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How to get started
- 1
Create your profile
Apply online in minutes, list your experience, availability and rates.
- 2
Verify and go live
Upload an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange), references and right-to-work documents. Profiles usually go live within days.
- 3
Choose clients and shifts
Review enquiries from families, accept the care bookings you want and manage your diary directly.
Frequently asked questions
You’ll find short-term and weekend cover: a few hours, evening support, overnight stays or a few days’ respite. Work varies by family — you choose the shifts and responsibilities you’re comfortable with.
Carers on PrimeCarers are self‑employed. That means you set your rates, choose clients and control your diary. We introduce families and take care of contracts and payments for you.
You’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
PrimeCarers handles invoicing and payments so you receive cleared funds for bookings. Insurance is included while you’re working on a booking through the platform.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live you can start reviewing and accepting local enquiries in Kingsbury, Kenton and nearby areas.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Kingsbury through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
