Self‑employed opportunities in Cornwall
Respite Carer Jobs in Looe
Short‑term and weekend respite work where you set your rates and hours — typical rates £18.89–£20 per hour
- Set your own rates — no agency cut
- Choose your clients and your hours
- Contracts, invoicing and payments handled for you
Registering takes a few minutes · Most carers are live within days
Description
Looking for short‑term and weekend respite work in Looe? This page is for experienced, self‑employed carers who want to give family carers a break — from a few hours to a few days. You’ll work directly with families across Looe and nearby towns, choosing clients and hours that suit you. Right now, 5 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
Respite care is varied: companionship, personal care, medication prompting, meal preparation, sitting with someone while a family member runs errands, or overnight and live‑in short stays. You might cover weekend breaks, school holiday help, or a few afternoons a week. Most carers who join PrimeCarers already have the people skills and practical experience to step into these kinds of shifts straightaway.
As a self‑employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own rates and your own service area; many carers in and around Looe choose to work across Liskeard, Fowey, Lostwithiel, Par, Saltash and St Blazey as well. Typical rates for this kind of work are £18.89–£20 per hour. PrimeCarers finds clients for you and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work — so you can focus on care, not paperwork.
This kind of role suits someone who wants flexibility and control: pick short bookings between other commitments, take regular weekend rounds, or accept longer short‑term stays. If you’re used to agency rotas but want to keep your independence, PrimeCarers makes it easy to keep the hands‑on work you love while being your own boss in Looe and across Cornwall.
To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. You can upload an existing DBS if you have one. Profiles take minutes to create and typically go live within days of verification.
How to apply: create your profile, add your experience and references, and choose the hours and areas you want to cover. PrimeCarers will verify the checks, then you’ll be visible to families looking for short‑term respite care. There’s no set shift pattern — you only accept work that fits your diary.
If you’re ready to move away from agency life but keep doing the care you enjoy in and around Looe, this is a practical, flexible way to earn and plan your weeks. Apply in minutes and start seeing bookings that match your skills and availability.
What carers earn around Looe
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 15 carers in the area
£18.89–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 10 carers in the area
£16.50–£17.50 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 250 carers in the area
£145–£165.50 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your rates
Work on your terms — choose the pay that suits you, with typical rates £18.89–£20 per hour.
Flexible hours
Pick shifts from a few hours to several days. Choose clients and times that fit your life.
Meaningful short‑term work
Provide vital breaks for family carers and build trusting local relationships.
Admin and insurance handled
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Sign up in minutes, add your experience, availability and areas you’ll cover around Looe.
- 2
Verification & checks
Provide references and an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange one). We verify so families can trust you.
- 3
Start finding bookings
PrimeCarers connects you with local families; we handle contracts, invoicing and payments.
Frequently asked questions
Respite care is short‑term support that gives family carers a rest. It includes companionship, personal care, medication prompts, meal help and overnight sitting for a few hours up to several days.
No. Carers on PrimeCarers are self‑employed. You choose clients, set your rates and manage your diary while PrimeCarers helps find clients and handles the admin.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can assist), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments on your behalf. You invoice as a self‑employed carer and get paid through the platform; insurance is included while you work on bookings found through PrimeCarers.
Applying takes minutes. Once your checks and references are verified, profiles typically go live within days, and you’ll be visible to families in Looe and nearby towns.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Looe through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
