Self-employed carers wanted
Respite Carer Jobs in Old Bexley
Short-term and weekend respite — set your own rates £18.80–£20.30 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
Provide short-term respite support to families across Old Bexley and nearby areas, covering a few hours, weekend breaks or stays of a few days. This work suits experienced carers who want to offer practical companionship, personal care and household support while family carers take a planned break. You can pick the kind of visits you do, from short visits for evening relief to longer weekend stays in a family home in Old Bexley. Right now, 102 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
On PrimeCarers you work as a self-employed carer, so you set your own rates and choose your clients, hours and service area. Typical bookings for respite fall within £18.80–£20.30 per hour and many carers use £18.80–£20.30 per hour for hourly visits or £146–£161.50 per day for live-in day rates when families need overnight cover. You decide which jobs fit your diary and availability.
This work is ideal if you already have at least one year of professional care experience and want more control than agency shifts allow. You will be supporting families in Old Bexley and the surrounding communities such as Blendon, Lamorbey, North Cray, Blackfen, Albany Park and Sidcup with tasks like personal care, medication reminders, meal preparation, light domestic support and companionship. Respite care demands sensitivity, patience and good communication with family carers about expectations and routines.
PrimeCarers finds clients for you and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work. You remain self-employed: that means you are free to accept or decline bookings and to set terms that suit you. To join you need an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. You must also have at least one year of professional care experience.
Applying takes minutes and most profiles go live within days of verification. Once approved you can start receiving enquiries from families across Old Bexley and wider Bexley borough who need short-term cover and weekend support. If you are ready to keep delivering high-quality care but with more choice and control, PrimeCarers can make the admin and client-finding straightforward so you can focus on people.
Sign up, complete your checks and begin accepting respite work that fits your life and values in Old Bexley.
What carers earn around Old Bexley
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 592 carers in the area
£18.80–£20.30 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 542 carers in the area
£17–£19.80 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1182 carers in the area
£146–£161.50 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You choose your fee and availability, with typical bookings around £18.80–£20.30 per hour.
Flexible hours
Accept short visits, weekend stays or a few days' cover — you control the diary.
Meaningful respite work
Support family carers by providing companionship, personal care and short-term relief.
Admin and insurance handled
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply online in minutes and describe the respite care you provide and your availability.
- 2
Verify checks
Upload an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange one), references and proof of right to work.
- 3
Accept bookings
Choose clients and shifts that suit you, and let PrimeCarers handle contracts and payments.
Frequently asked questions
Respite care is short-term support that gives family carers a break. That can mean a few hours of afternoon or evening cover, weekend stays or a few days of cover in a family home. Tasks typically include personal care, companionship, medication prompting and light domestic help.
Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates and hours. PrimeCarers connects you with families and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, but you remain independent and choose which bookings to accept.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. These help families feel confident when inviting you into their home.
PrimeCarers manages contracts and invoicing so you get paid for the work you accept. Insurance is included while you are working through the platform, giving both you and the family reassurance.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can begin receiving enquiries from families in Old Bexley shortly after your checks are complete.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Old Bexley through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
