Weekend Carer Jobs in Market Drayton

Are you an experienced carer in Market Drayton looking for reliable, flexible weekend and short-term work? PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers directly with families who need respite cover — from a few hours of evening support to several days of short-term care. You choose the clients, hours and service area, and you set your own rates. Right now, 14 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite roles vary. One weekend you might provide companionship and personal care, the next you may support a family with medication prompts, mobility assistance or short stays to give a family carer a break. Most assignments are in and around Market Drayton and other parts of Shropshire; you can also pick work near Whitchurch, Eccleshall, Wem, Nantwich, Newcastle under Lyme and Crewe.

Pay and flexibility are central to these roles. Carers on PrimeCarers set their own rates and control when they work. Typical rates for this kind of weekend respite work sit at £18.80–£20 per hour. Many carers list an hourly-care range of £18.80–£20 per hour for shorter shifts and a live-in day range of £145–£160 per day for longer blocks.

This role suits someone who already has at least a year of professional care experience, strong references and the right to work in the UK. An Enhanced DBS check is required; PrimeCarers can help arrange one if you need it. You’ll be self-employed, so you’ll manage your tax and insurance outside shifts — though PrimeCarers provides insurance cover while you’re working on the platform and handles contracts, invoicing and payments.

Why carers move to PrimeCarers from agencies: you keep control of your rates, choose the clients you want to support, and avoid agency rota pressures while still getting a steady flow of enquiries. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. We advertise ongoing self-employed opportunities rather than single roles, so you can pick shifts that fit your life in Market Drayton and beyond.

• Type of work: Short-term respite and weekend cover, personal care, companionship, medication prompts, mobility support.
• Who it suits: Experienced, compassionate carers used to working independently and looking for flexible, self-employed weekend work.
• Requirements to join: Minimum 1 year of professional care experience, Enhanced DBS (assistance available), right to work in the UK, and verifiable references.
• How to apply: Create a profile in minutes. PrimeCarers checks documents, then you’ll be visible to families in Market Drayton and nearby areas. Profiles typically go live within days.

If you want meaningful weekend respite work in Market Drayton and across Shropshire, with control over your hours and pay, PrimeCarers makes it straightforward to start. Set your rates, choose your clients and keep the care personal — we take care of the admin and bookings so you can focus on the people you support.