Self‑employed carers wanted
Respite Carer Jobs in New Alresford
Flexible, short-term and weekend respite work — set your own rates (typical range £19–£21 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
If you’re an experienced, self-employed carer in or near New Alresford who wants to offer short-term respite and weekend cover, this is for you. Respite work can be anything from a few hours of daytime relief to cover for an evening or a couple of days to give a family carer a proper break. Many carers value the variety and focus that this kind of support brings — companionship, personal care, medication prompting and short stays as needed across local homes in the area. Right now, 3 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
PrimeCarers connects you directly with families in New Alresford and surrounding parts of Hampshire, while you remain self-employed and fully in control. You choose which clients you work with, the hours you accept and the area you cover. You also set your own rates — typical rates on PrimeCarers are £19–£21 per hour. Many carers charge within the daytime hourly band £19–£21 per hour and use £145–£161.50 per day for live-in day work.
This role suits experienced carers who want flexibility away from agency rotas: if you prefer weekend work, short-stay cover or ad-hoc shifts, respite bookings are often a good fit. You’ll be working directly with families who need reliable, compassionate help for a few hours or a few days, and you’ll be free to accept work around other commitments.
PrimeCarers handles the practical side so you can focus on care. We find you clients, prepare contracts, handle invoicing and payments, and include insurance while you work. That means less admin than managing everything yourself, but with the independence of being self-employed.
Who can apply
- At least 1 year’s professional care experience.
- An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this).
- The right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live, you’ll start seeing suited families in New Alresford and nearby towns like Winchester, Coombe, Bishops Waltham, Alton, Petersfield and Eastleigh. We’re looking for reliable, kind carers who want straightforward, flexible respite work across Hampshire.
If you’re ready to move away from agency rotas while keeping the support and structure of a trusted platform, set up your profile now and keep control of your hours, clients and rates. Your profile can be active within days — and you’ll remain free to accept only the shifts that suit you.
What carers earn around New Alresford
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 38 carers in the area
£19–£21 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 31 carers in the area
£17–£20 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1183 carers in the area
£145–£161.50 per day
Why choose PrimeCarers for respite work
Set your own rates
You’re self-employed and free to set fees that reflect your experience; typical rates on the platform are £19–£21 per hour.
Choose your hours
Accept short shifts, weekend cover or multi-day bookings — you control your diary and service area.
Meaningful, family-focused work
Provide respite that makes a real difference: companionship, personal care and short stays that support family carers.
Platform support and protection
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
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1. Apply in minutes
Complete your profile online — it only takes a few minutes to apply and tell us about your experience.
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2. Verification and profile live
We check references, DBS and right-to-work documents. Profiles typically go live within days of verification.
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3. Choose bookings
You’ll see matched families and can accept the respite shifts that suit you — remain fully self-employed throughout.
Frequently asked questions
Respite care is short-term support that gives a family carer a break. It can be a few hours, an overnight stay or a short block of days. Tasks vary by family but often include companionship, help with personal care and medication prompting.
You set your own rates as a self-employed carer. Typical rates on PrimeCarers are £19–£21 per hour, with common hourly and live‑in day bands shown on your dashboard.
Yes — PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you are working on a booking arranged through the platform.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around New Alresford through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
