Self‑employed respite care
Respite Carer Jobs in Ongar
Choose your clients and hours • Set your own rates — typical £18.80–£20.50 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
Short-term and weekend respite care gives family carers in Ongar the reliable cover they need — from a few hours when a relative needs a break to overnight or a couple of days’ relief. As a self‑employed carer on PrimeCarers you can specialise in respite support, helping people stay safe and comfortable at home while their families recharge. Right now, 53 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
Respite work typically includes companionship, personal care, medication prompts, light meal preparation and supporting short stays at home. Shifts can be daytime hours, evenings or weekend blocks — the exact support you offer is up to you. Many local families in Ongar and surrounding Essex towns prefer short-term cover for peace of mind and continuity of care.
This role suits experienced carers who want more control over their work: you choose your clients, hours, service area and set your own rates. Typical rates for this kind of work are £18.80–£20.50 per hour, with more detail available when you create a profile (see also £18.80–£20.50 per hour and £148–£164 per day where relevant). You remain self‑employed and free to build a rota that works for you.
PrimeCarers handles the practical side so you can focus on care: we match you with families, manage contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you work. You’ll also keep the freedom to accept or decline any booking that isn’t right for you. Many carers find this model a better fit than agency rounds because it reduces travel between calls and lets you plan weekend or short-block respite work that suits your life.
Requirements to join are straightforward and focused on safety and experience:
- At least 1 year of professional care experience
- An Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this)
- The right to work in the UK
- Verifiable references
If you’re based in Ongar you’ll also find regular requests from nearby areas including Epping, Noak Hill, Brentwood, Ingatestone, Havering-atte-Bower and Harold Park. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can start hearing about local respite opportunities quickly. When you’re ready, create your profile, tell families what you offer, and choose the bookings that fit your life and caring values.
What carers earn around Ongar
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 330 carers in the area
£18.80–£20.50 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 294 carers in the area
£17–£19 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1309 carers in the area
£148–£164 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers for respite work
Set your own rates
You’re self‑employed and set your fees — be transparent with families about your hourly and live‑in rates (typical £18.80–£20.50 per hour).
Flexible hours
Choose short shifts, weekend blocks or multi‑day respite work that fits your life and other commitments.
Meaningful short-term support
Provide family carers with the break they need while keeping continuity of care for the person you support.
We handle the admin
PrimeCarers finds clients, manages contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply online in minutes — add your experience, availability and the respite services you offer.
- 2
Verification & checks
Provide references, right to work and an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange this). Profiles usually go live within days.
- 3
Choose bookings
Accept the short-term or weekend respite requests that suit you and work directly with families.
Frequently asked questions
Respite care is short-term support that gives family carers a break. That can be a few hours of daytime help, an evening, overnight stay or a short multi-day arrangement. You’ll support day-to-day tasks and keep the person safe and comfortable during the break.
As a self‑employed carer you set your own rates. Typical local ranges are shown on the site and vary by experience, the level of care and whether it’s live‑in or hourly. See £18.80–£20.50 per hour for a general guide and update your profile with the rates you want to offer.
Yes — PrimeCarers requires an Enhanced DBS check. If you don’t have one already we can support you through the application so you can get verified and start taking bookings.
Applying takes just minutes. Once your documents and references are verified your profile usually goes live within days, and you can begin receiving local respite requests from families in Ongar and nearby towns.
Yes. PrimeCarers includes insurance while you’re working on bookings arranged through the platform and handles invoicing and payments so you can focus on care.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Ongar through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
