Respite Carer Jobs in Kingston upon Thames

Respite care is short-term support that gives family carers a break — from a few hours of daytime cover to weekend stays or a couple of days away. On PrimeCarers you'll find ongoing self-employed opportunities across Kingston upon Thames that suit experienced carers who want flexibility and variety. Right now, 217 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Work typically involves personal care, companionship, medication reminders, meal preparation, light housekeeping and safe mobility support while the main carer rests or is away. Much of the work is evening or weekend cover, but you’ll also see daytime blocks and short live-in stays. Roles are in Kingston upon Thames and nearby areas such as Norbiton, Hampton Wick, Surbiton, Berrylands, Teddington and Ham, with many assignments inside Greater London.

You set your own terms: carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and choose their clients, hours and service area. Many respite carers charge within £18.80–£21 per hour depending on experience, client needs and the hours. Typical hourly and live-in ranges are £18.80–£21 per hour and £145–£160 per day respectively. You decide which jobs to accept, whether you want occasional weekend work or a regular rota of short breaks.

PrimeCarers finds clients and handles the paperwork so you can focus on care. We manage contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you’re working. That administrative support suits carers ready to move away from agency routines but who don’t want the admin burden of running everything themselves.

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. We do not advertise one single placement here — these are ongoing opportunities for self-employed carers across Kingston upon Thames and the surrounding boroughs.

Applying takes minutes. Create a profile, upload your documents and references, and we’ll verify you; profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live you can start browsing requests and offering short-term respite cover that fits your schedule.

If you’re based in Kingston upon Thames, thinking of reducing agency hours, or simply want more control over the work you pick up, PrimeCarers is built for experienced carers who value flexibility, clear pay and reliable admin support. Sign up and see the respite shifts that match your availability and skills.