Respite Carer Jobs in Leatherhead

Short-term respite cover — from a few hours to a few days — keeps families together by giving family carers a reliable break. On PrimeCarers you’ll meet families around Leatherhead who need help with weekend sitting, daytime relief, overnight care and short stays to cover holidays or appointments. You’ll often provide personal care, companionship, medication prompting and light domestic support while family carers recharge. Right now, 166 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

These roles suit experienced, hands-on carers who want to leave agency rotas behind and take control. You choose the clients you’ll accept, the hours you work and how far from Leatherhead you’ll travel. Many carers who join us cover shifts in nearby areas such as Great Brookham, Malden Rushett, Epsom, Dorking, Chessington and Esher as well as across Surrey. You set your own rates and availability: typical ranges are £18.80–£20.80 per hour for respite assignments, with hourly and live‑in ranges shown on your profile as £18.80–£20.80 per hour and £145–£160 per day respectively.

PrimeCarers finds families for you and takes care of the admin so you can focus on care. We prepare clear contracts, handle invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you’re working on assignments we introduce. You remain self‑employed and free to accept or decline any request that doesn’t suit you.

Requirements to join are practical and straightforward. You’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. An Enhanced DBS check is required; if you don’t already have one, PrimeCarers can help you arrange it. Typical checks and verification are completed quickly so profiles usually go live within days.

If you’re used to agency life but want more control over who you support and when, this could work well. Respite shifts range from a couple of hours for companionship to weekend cover or short stays of several nights. Some carers prefer regular weekend work; others mix a few evening or overnight bookings into their week. You decide the mix.

Applying takes minutes. Start by creating a profile, upload your documents and references, and once verified you’ll start receiving enquiries from families near Leatherhead. All the practical bits — contracts, fees, payments and insurance while you work — are handled for you, so you can concentrate on great care and reliable support for families who need a break.