Weekend Carer Jobs in Market Harborough

Looking for flexible respite work at weekends in Market Harborough? PrimeCarers connects experienced, self-employed carers with local families who need short-term cover — anything from a few hours of evening support to several days of respite so family carers can rest or travel. Right now, 7 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

The work is varied. You may provide companionship, help with personal care, medication prompts, mobility support or give hands-on assistance during activities at home. Most bookings are for short-term and weekend cover, so you’ll be stepping in to give unpaid family carers a reliable break while keeping the person you support safe, comfortable and engaged. Roles suit carers who prefer predictable, time-limited shifts rather than week-long placements.

As a PrimeCarers member you’re self-employed: you choose your own clients, hours and service area and you set your own rates. Many carers use £18.60–£20 per hour as a guide when setting their fees. We handle client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments, and insurance is included while you’re working through the platform. If you’re ready to move away from agency rotas, PrimeCarers keeps the admin light so you can focus on care.

To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and an Enhanced DBS check. If you don’t yet have an up-to-date DBS, PrimeCarers can help arrange one. We ask for clear references so families can book with confidence — and so you can work with people who match your skills and values.

Market Harborough sits in easy reach of other towns where families look for weekend cover, including Desborough, Harrington, Rothwell, Kettering, Corby and Oadby. Many carers cover a small radius locally to build regular bookings and cut travel time. You decide how far you’ll travel and which clients you accept.

Applying takes minutes: complete a profile, upload documents and references, and we verify your details. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, at which point families can book you directly. There’s no fixed roster, no employer telling you which shifts to take — you control your diary and the level of work you want.

If you’re a confident, experienced carer in Market Harborough or elsewhere in Leicestershire who values clearer admin, fair pay and real flexibility, PrimeCarers could be the next step. Create your profile and start seeing local weekend respite opportunities within a few days.