Self-Employed Care Roles
Weekend Carer Jobs in Nine Elms
Flexible respite care work from a few hours to several days, setting your own rates within £18.80–£20 per hour
- Set your own rates, with no agency cut
- Choose your clients and your hours
- Contracts, invoicing and payments handled for you
Registering takes a few minutes · How soon you start depends mostly on your DBS check
Description
If you’re an experienced carer looking for rewarding weekend and short-term respite care opportunities in Nine Elms, you’ve come to the right place. PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers directly with families in need of a break from their caring responsibilities, offering cover from a few hours to several days. This role suits carers who want to provide essential support that gives family carers peace of mind and time to recharge.
Working in Nine Elms and the wider Westminster area means you’ll be helping families in a vibrant community that includes nearby areas like Battersea Park, Pimlico, Millbank, Stockwell, Clapham and Oval. You’ll have the freedom to choose which clients you work with, when you work, and how far you want to travel within the local area.
As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers, you set your own rates, typically within the £18.80–£20 per hour bracket, and decide your hours. Whether you prefer short weekend visits or longer respite stays, your schedule is yours to create. We handle the contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you work, so you can focus entirely on delivering excellent care.
To join PrimeCarers and start accepting respite care jobs in Nine Elms, you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (which we can help arrange if needed), the right to work in the UK, and verifiable references. The application process is quick and straightforward — it takes just minutes to apply, and your profile typically goes live within days of verification.
Whether you currently work agency shifts or other care roles, PrimeCarers offers a flexible, transparent alternative that puts you in control. Families in Westminster and surrounding towns value caring, reliable carers for weekend respite support, and Right now, 228 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
If you want a flexible, self-directed way to earn while making a real difference in your community, apply today and start exploring the wide range of respite care opportunities available in Nine Elms and nearby.
What carers earn around Nine Elms
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 1291 carers in the area
£18.80–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 1098 carers in the area
£17–£19 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2145 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
What you would take home in Nine Elms
You set your own rate on PrimeCarers, and the rate you advertise is what a client is charged for your time. Our commission comes out of that rate rather than being added to it. Put your week in and the figures below move with it.
A week
£400
25 hours a week, before tax
A month
£1,733
The same week across a calendar month, before tax
Charged for your time
£20 an hour x 25
£500
£2,166.67
PrimeCarers commission
20%, VAT included
- £100
- £433.33
You receive
£16 an hour
£400
£1,733.33
Visits shorter than six hours are charged at the hourly commission rate. The commission is taken out of the rate you advertise rather than added on top of it, and the VAT on it comes out of our share.
Tax is yours to sort out
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed, so Income Tax and National Insurance come out of the take-home figure above. Nothing is deducted for you and this page does not work out what you owe. Tax and money as a self-employed carer walks through registering with HMRC and what to put aside.
Rates from what 1291 carers within 30km of Nine Elms on PrimeCarers charge for this kind of work, taken from the platform when this page was last built. 228 hourly and night placements within 30km of Nine Elms are open at the moment.
Register as a carer to set your own rate and apply for work around Nine Elms.
Register as a carerWhy Join PrimeCarers as a Weekend Carer in Nine Elms?
Set Your Own Rates
Choose your pay within the typical range of £18.80–£20 per hour and earn what your care experience deserves.
Choose Your Hours
Work weekends or short-term respite shifts that fit your lifestyle and availability.
Make a Real Difference
Provide vital breaks to family carers in Nine Elms and surrounding areas like Battersea Park, Pimlico, Millbank, Stockwell, Clapham and Oval.
Work Safely & Securely
PrimeCarers handles contracts, payments and provides insurance while you’re caring.
How to Get Started with PrimeCarers
- 1
Apply Online in Minutes
Complete a simple application form and submit your care experience and references.
- 2
Get Verified Quickly
We’ll review your Enhanced DBS check and references, helping arrange checks if needed.
- 3
Start Accepting Respite Care Jobs
Once verified, your profile goes live and families in Nine Elms and Westminster can find you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, an Enhanced DBS check is required to protect vulnerable clients. If you don’t have one, PrimeCarers can assist you in applying for a new check.
Absolutely. You have full control to accept or decline any care requests based on your preferences and availability.
PrimeCarers handles invoicing and payments directly, ensuring you get paid promptly for your work with included insurance coverage.
No minimum hours are required. You decide your working hours, whether it’s a few hours on weekends or longer respite stays.
You can select your preferred service area within and around Nine Elms, including nearby locations such as Battersea Park, Pimlico, Millbank, Stockwell, Clapham and Oval and Westminster.
Guides for carers
What the work pays, the checks and paperwork you need, and how to get started.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Nine Elms through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.