Weekend Carer Jobs in Peckham Rye

Looking for short-term or weekend respite work around Peckham Rye? PrimeCarers connects experienced, self‑employed carers with families who need cover from a few hours up to a few days. Many assignments are for evenings and weekends, supporting family carers who need a rest or a short break.

Right now, 227 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite work suits carers who enjoy variety, meet people quickly and can step in with calm, reliable support. Typical tasks include personal care, meal support, medication prompts, companionship and light household tasks while the family carer takes a break. Work is often local to Peckham Rye and across Southwark, and we regularly see requests from the surrounding area including Nunhead, East Dulwich, Peckham, Honor Oak, Brockley and Dulwich.

On PrimeCarers you remain self‑employed: you set your own rates and choose your clients, hours and service area. Most carers on the platform work within a typical range of £18.80–£20 per hour but you decide what to charge. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work so you can focus on care, not paperwork.

We’re looking for people with at least one year of professional care experience who can provide references. You also need the right to work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS check — PrimeCarers can help arrange a DBS if you don’t already have one. We verify references and checks before profiles go public, and the process is straightforward.

This is ongoing, flexible work rather than a single role. You can pick up ad-hoc weekend shifts, regular respite weekends or short stays of a few days. Many carers who’ve moved from agency work tell us they appreciate choosing the clients and the hours that fit their life while keeping continuity of care for families in Peckham Rye and beyond.

Applying takes minutes. Create a profile, add your experience and references, and we’ll guide you through verification — profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live you can see local requests and accept the ones that suit you. You’ll be supported by the PrimeCarers team throughout, with clear contracts and prompt payments.

If you want flexible weekend and short‑term respite work in Peckham Rye and the Southwark area, this could be the change you’re after. Join a network of trusted, self‑employed carers offering compassionate cover to families in need.