Weekend Carer Jobs in Marks Gate

Weekend and short-term respite care in Marks Gate gives family carers a vital break — from a couple of hours on a Saturday night to a few days of cover. You’ll support people at home with personal care, meal support, companionship, medication prompting and short stays, all on a self-employed basis. You pick the clients and hours that suit you, whether you want regular weekend rounds or occasional bookings across Barking and Dagenham and nearby areas. Right now, 169 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

This work suits experienced carers who value flexibility and want to move away from rota-driven agency life. If you have at least a year of professional care experience, you can set your own rates and choose the bookings you accept. Many carers on PrimeCarers charge within £18.80–£20 per hour; you also have the option to advertise different hourly and live-in rates using ranges such as £18.80–£20 per hour and £145–£160 per day.

PrimeCarers finds the families and handles the paperwork so you can focus on care. We manage contracts, invoicing and payments, and insurance is included while you work. You remain self-employed: you control your service area, availability and the clients you accept — whether you prefer to work close to home in Marks Gate or travel to Chadwell Heath, Collier Row, Hainault, Becontree Heath, Chase Cross and Romford.

What we ask for

• At least one year of professional care experience
• An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this)
• The right to work in the UK
• Verifiable references

Applying takes minutes. Build your profile, upload checks and references, and once verified your profile typically goes live within days. From there PrimeCarers matches you with families seeking weekend and short-term respite care in Marks Gate and across Barking and Dagenham. You remain in control: choose the shifts you want, negotiate rates with families, and take breaks when you need them.

If you’re an experienced carer looking for respectful, flexible respite work in Marks Gate, this could be the right move. Create a profile in minutes and start seeing suitable bookings shortly after verification. We support self-employed carers with admin, payments and insurance so you can get on with caring.