Respite Carer Jobs in New Cross

Looking for flexible respite care work in New Cross and the surrounding Lewisham area? Respite carers on PrimeCarers provide short-term and weekend cover to give family carers a break — from a few hours of daytime support to a few days of live-in help. You remain self-employed: choose your clients, hours and service area while PrimeCarers finds the families, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work.

Right now, 236 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

The kind of cover families ask for varies — companionship, personal care, help with medication prompts, short-term support after hospital discharge, or overnight checks. Shifts are often weekend afternoons and evenings, occasional overnights, or block cover for a few days. Many carers combine this work with existing commitments because you pick the jobs that suit you around your diary.

Pay is set by you. Typical ranges on the platform are £19–£21.10 per hour for respite work; for clarity you may also see £19–£21.10 per hour for hourly-care and £148–£165 per day for live-in day rates in listings. PrimeCarers supports accurate invoicing and makes payment straightforward so you can focus on care.

This opportunity suits experienced, confident carers who want more control than traditional agency shifts. To join you need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We verify documents quickly so profiles typically go live within days of verification.

Most respite work on PrimeCarers happens in and around New Cross — you’ll also see requests from nearby areas such as New Cross Gate, Deptford, Brockley, Nunhead, Surrey Quays and Rotherhithe. You set your own rate and your own travel area, and you decide which requests you accept. Applying takes minutes and setting up your profile is straightforward.

If you’re thinking about moving away from agency routines but want reliable admin, transparent fees and insurance while you work, PrimeCarers is built for that. Create a profile, list your availability, and start choosing the weekend and short-term covers that suit your life in New Cross and Lewisham.