Self-Employed Care Opportunities
Weekend Carer Jobs in Lewes
Choose your clients, hours and rates from £19–£20.70 per hour while supporting families with respite care
- 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 · How soon you start depends mostly on your DBS check
Description
If you’re an experienced carer looking for flexible weekend and short-term respite care roles in Lewes and East Sussex, PrimeCarers connects you directly with families who need your support. Respite care is all about giving family carers a much-needed break — whether that’s for a few hours or a few days. This role suits carers who want autonomy over their work and the chance to make a real difference in their local community.
Working with PrimeCarers means you’re self-employed. You set your own rates, choose your clients, and decide your working hours and service area. Typical rates for respite care roles range from £19–£20.70 per hour, reflecting your experience and the flexibility you offer. Whether you prefer short visits or weekend stays, you can shape your schedule around your life.
Many of the families you’ll support are based not just in Lewes but also in nearby towns like Telscombe, Peacehaven, Newhaven, Brighton, Uckfield and Seaford. This variety means you can focus your work where it suits you best. PrimeCarers takes care of all the admin, including contracts, invoicing, payments, and insurance while you work — so you can concentrate on providing excellent care.
To join, you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (which we can help you arrange if needed), the right to work in the UK, and verifiable references. Our application process takes just minutes, and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can start connecting with families quickly.
Whether you’re currently with an agency or working independently, PrimeCarers offers a straightforward way to expand your client base and enjoy the freedom of self-employment without the hassle of paperwork or chasing payments.
Right now, 7 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.If you’re ready to take control of your care work and support local families in Lewes and East Sussex with respite care, apply today. It only takes a few minutes to create your profile and start receiving enquiries from families who need your help.
What carers earn around Lewes
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 63 carers in the area
£19–£20.70 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 47 carers in the area
£17–£20 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1980 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
What you would take home in Lewes
You set your own rate on PrimeCarers, and the rate you advertise is what a client is charged for your time. Our commission comes out of that rate rather than being added to it. Put your week in and the figures below move with it.
A week
£400
25 hours a week, before tax
A month
£1,733
The same week across a calendar month, before tax
Charged for your time
£20 an hour x 25
£500
£2,166.67
PrimeCarers commission
20%, VAT included
- £100
- £433.33
You receive
£16 an hour
£400
£1,733.33
Visits shorter than six hours are charged at the hourly commission rate. The commission is taken out of the rate you advertise rather than added on top of it, and the VAT on it comes out of our share.
Tax is yours to sort out
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed, so Income Tax and National Insurance come out of the take-home figure above. Nothing is deducted for you and this page does not work out what you owe. Tax and money as a self-employed carer walks through registering with HMRC and what to put aside.
Rates from what 63 carers within 30km of Lewes on PrimeCarers charge for this kind of work, taken from the platform when this page was last built. 7 hourly and night placements within 30km of Lewes are open at the moment.
Register as a carer to set your own rate and apply for work around Lewes.
Register as a carerWhy Work with PrimeCarers?
Set Your Own Rates
You decide what to charge within the typical range of £19–£20.70 per hour to reflect your skills and availability.
Flexible Hours
Choose when and where you work, from a few hours to full weekend stays, fitting care around your lifestyle.
Make a Real Difference
Provide vital respite care that supports families in Lewes and nearby communities like Telscombe and Peacehaven.
Insurance and Support
We handle contracts, payments and provide insurance while you’re working — so you’re protected every step of the way.
How to Get Started
- 1
Create Your Profile
Apply online in minutes by sharing your experience, references and right to work in the UK.
- 2
Get Verified
We’ll help arrange your Enhanced DBS check if needed and verify your details quickly.
- 3
Start Connecting
Once approved, your profile goes live and families in Lewes and East Sussex can contact you directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. PrimeCarers works exclusively with self-employed carers who set their own rates and choose their clients and hours.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check, the right to work in the UK, and verifiable references.
Absolutely. You decide your service area, whether that’s Lewes itself or nearby towns like Newhaven, Brighton, Uckfield, or Seaford.
PrimeCarers handles all invoicing and payments for you. You receive payments directly after the family pays, with insurance included while you work.
Applying takes just a few minutes. After verification, your profile usually goes live within days, so you can start receiving enquiries quickly.
Guides for carers
What the work pays, the checks and paperwork you need, and how to get started.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Lewes through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.