Weekend Carer Jobs in Manchester

Looking for short-term, weekend respite work in Manchester that fits around your life? PrimeCarers connects experienced, self-employed carers with families who need cover from a few hours to several days — weekend sleepovers, daytime breaks and occasional short-stay support.

Right now, 9 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite care on PrimeCarers suits people who want control. You set your own rates, choose which families you’ll work with, and decide the hours and areas you cover within Manchester and Greater Manchester. Typical pay sits around £18.60–£20 per hour, with specific bookings often falling within £18.60–£20 per hour for hourly care and £146–£160.50 per day for live-in days. You keep the freedom of self-employment while PrimeCarers handles the admin: we find clients, draw up contracts, take care of invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you work.

What the work looks like: short-term support, personal care, companionship, medication prompting, moving and handling within agreed plans, and giving primary family carers a reliable break at weekends or for short periods. You may be supporting someone at home after a hospital stay, covering for a regular carer’s holiday, or providing standing-in weekend help so a family member can rest. Assignments vary in length and intensity — you choose what you accept.

This is a strong fit for experienced carers who are tired of agency shifts and paperwork but still want regular, flexible work in and around Manchester. You should have at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one if needed). We also ask that you can demonstrate good communication and safe practice with vulnerable adults.

Joining takes minutes. Create a profile, upload your documents and references, and once we’ve verified everything your profile typically goes live within days. Many carers who list availability for weekend respite find regular bookings covering Manchester neighbourhoods and nearby areas such as Glenbrook, Spinningfields, Northern Quarter, Manchester city centre, Castlefield and Green Quarter.

PrimeCarers supports self-employed carers who want clear, fair working arrangements without the usual admin burden. If you want to keep your independence, choose your own clients and be paid for work you want to do, this could be the change you’ve been looking for.

How to apply: Start your profile on PrimeCarers now — it only takes a few minutes. We’ll guide you through verification and then you can begin accepting weekend respite bookings across Manchester.