Weekend Carer Jobs in Lichfield

Looking for short-term, weekend respite care work in Lichfield? PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families who need cover for a few hours, overnight breaks or several days so family carers can rest. You’ll cover a mix of tasks such as companionship, personal care, medication prompts and short-term support at home across Lichfield and nearby areas including Burntwood, Brownhills, Hill Hook, Aldridge, Roughley and Perry Crofts. Right now, 22 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite work suits experienced carers who want flexibility. Many bookings are weekend shifts or ad hoc cover to give family carers a reliable break. You may support adults with dementia, people recovering from short-term illness, or families needing short stays of help — all in clients’ homes across Lichfield. You set which clients and hours you’ll accept, so you can balance this with other commitments.

As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own rates and keep control of your work. Typical pay sits around £18.50–£20 per hour, with common options shown as £18.50–£20 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for live-in day cover. PrimeCarers makes it straightforward for carers leaving agency life to keep more control and choice while still getting a steady flow of enquiries.

What we need from you:

• At least 1 year of professional care experience
• An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this)
• The right to work in the UK
• Verifiable professional references

PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments so you can focus on care. Insurance is included while you work on bookings we introduce. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification — ideal if you want to start offering weekend respite cover in Staffordshire quickly.

If you’re based in or around Lichfield and want to provide meaningful respite for families, create your profile today. You remain self-employed, choose your clients and hours, and PrimeCarers supports the admin so you can get on with caring. Profiles are approved fast and many carers move from agency rotas to flexible, better‑paid respite work across Lichfield and the surrounding towns.