Weekend Carer Jobs in Newton Abbot

Weekend respite care in Newton Abbot gives family carers a reliable short-term break — from a few hours to a few days. You’ll provide companionship, personal care, medication prompting and short stays for people who live locally, supporting families who need cover across Newton Abbot and the surrounding areas. Right now, 7 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

This work suits experienced, self-employed carers who want the freedom to choose which weekend or short-term bookings to accept. Many carers move to PrimeCarers after agency life because they prefer control over their time, clients and rates. You set your own rate and availability; typical rates are £18.80–£24.50 per hour. You can take occasional weekend shifts, regular respite rounds or short holiday cover — whatever fits your life in Newton Abbot and Devon.

PrimeCarers finds clients and handles the paperwork so you can focus on care. We manage contracts, invoicing and payments, and include insurance while you work. Carers keep control of their work: pick the hours, choose the service area and accept the bookings you want. Families looking for cover come from Newton Abbot and nearby towns such as Kingsteignton, Teignmouth, Bovey Tracey, Chudleigh, Torquay and Ashburton.

To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. PrimeCarers verifies documents quickly; applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. As a self-employed carer you are responsible for your own tax and NI — we make the business side straightforward with clear invoices and payment handling.

Typical respite duties include personal care, companionship, meal support, prompting medication, short day stays and occasional overnight cover. You won’t be asked to work beyond the agreed tasks or shift length unless you accept a change. Work in Newton Abbot can be varied — a few hours on a Saturday, an overnight to give a family carer a proper rest, or several days’ cover while relatives are away.

If you’re ready to take more control of your weekends and offer high-quality respite care across Newton Abbot and Devon, join PrimeCarers. Create your profile in minutes, upload your documents and references, and start choosing the respite shifts that suit you. Profiles typically go live within days, and many carers begin getting enquiries straight away.