Weekend Carer Jobs in Penarth

Looking for flexible weekend respite work in Penarth? PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families who need short-term and weekend cover — everything from a few hours to a few days so family carers can take a break. Right now, 5 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite shifts are varied: companionship, personal care, medication prompts, meal preparation, light domestic tasks and supporting people with routines while their family carers rest. Work is often in private homes across Penarth and the wider Vale of Glamorgan, and can include evenings or daytime weekends depending on what you prefer.

This role suits experienced, reliable carers who want more control than agency work usually offers. On PrimeCarers you are self-employed, you set your own rates and you choose which clients, hours and service area suit you. You’ll often be covering short blocks of care, so if you like variety and genuine impact, Penarth’s respite work could fit well.

Pay and practicalities are flexible. Many carers list typical rates at £18.50–£22 per hour. You can advertise hourly care at £18.50–£22 per hour or offer live‑in day rates at £145–£160 per day depending on the arrangements you prefer. PrimeCarers makes invoicing and payments straightforward so you can focus on care, not paperwork.

To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. If you already work locally, those references and your experience will help families in Penarth choose you with confidence.

PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoices and payments, and provides insurance while you work. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. You’ll be able to see requests and pick work that fits your diary — whether you want occasional weekend cover or regular respite rounds across Penarth and nearby areas like Grangetown, Barry, Weston Otmoor, Weston super Mare, Llantrisant and Cowbridge.

If you’re ready to leave agency constraints and shape your own weekend care work in Penarth, create a profile and start choosing the clients you want to support across the Vale of Glamorgan. The process is quick, the bookings are local, and the respite you provide makes a real difference to families.