Respite Carer Jobs in Littlehampton

Looking for reliable short-term or weekend respite work in Littlehampton? PrimeCarers connects experienced self-employed carers with families who need short breaks — from a few hours to a few days — so family carers can rest, run errands or take a holiday. Right now, 9 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite care in Littlehampton and the surrounding West Sussex area often involves supporting people at home with personal care, companionship, medication prompts, meal preparation and light domestic tasks while their usual carer takes a break. Shifts can be daytime, evenings or whole weekends; some families need a few hours, others a couple of days. You’ll be matched with clients that suit your skills and availability, and you decide the level of involvement.

This work suits experienced carers who value flexibility and more control than typical agency shifts. If you have at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references, you can join PrimeCarers. You’ll be self-employed, set your own rates and choose your clients, hours and service area. Typical rates for this kind of work are £18.80–£21.90 per hour and you can set the exact figure that reflects your experience.

PrimeCarers handles the admin so you can focus on care: we find clients, manage contracts, invoice and collect payments, and provide insurance while you work. You keep control of your diary and can accept one-off respites or regular weekend cover. Many carers working around Littlehampton also cover nearby towns such as Arundel, Woodgate, Bognor Regis, Worthing, Lodge Hill and Chichester, extending the opportunities available.

Pay varies by client and assignment — for example you might see different figures within £18.80–£21.90 per hour for hourly respite or £145–£160 per day for live-in day rates — and you set your own rate for each booking. We don’t promise income levels, but the platform lets you choose work that fits your needs and availability.

Applying takes minutes: complete your profile, upload required documents and references, and we’ll verify everything. Profiles typically go live within days of verification. If you’re ready for more autonomy, flexible hours and to specialise in short-term and weekend respite across Littlehampton and West Sussex, PrimeCarers makes the switch straightforward.