Weekend Carer Jobs in Penicuik

Do you want short-term and weekend respite work that fits around your life in Penicuik? This role is about giving family carers a break — cover can be a few hours, an overnight or a couple of days to let a family member rest, recharge or attend appointments. Right now, 3 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite shifts in Penicuik and throughout Midlothian vary: supporting someone at home with personal care, companionship, medication prompts, light meal preparation and safe transfers. The focus is on calm, reliable presence and practical help that lets families take a break. You won’t be tied to one long fixed rota; many carers pick short weekend blocks or occasional weekday cover depending on their availability.

This work suits experienced, compassionate carers who want to leave agency constraints behind. On PrimeCarers you’re self-employed: you set your own rates, choose your clients, hours and service area. Typical pay is flexible: £18.80–£20 per hour for respite and weekend care, with £18.80–£20 per hour for many hourly bookings and £142.50–£160 per day for live-in day rates. You choose which jobs to accept and when to work.

PrimeCarers finds clients for you and handles the contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work. That means you can focus on care while we manage the paperwork. Many carers who used to work through agencies keep the stability of regular local work but with more control over their time and fees.

To join 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. You’ll be able to state your preferred areas — many carers cover Penicuik and nearby towns such as Loanhead, Vauxhall, Dalkeith, Musselburgh, East Calder and Broxburn — and take only the shifts that suit you.

Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live you can start reviewing local respite requests and offering weekend cover that fits your life in Penicuik.

If you’re ready for more control, better flexibility and meaningful weekend respite work across Penicuik and Midlothian, create your PrimeCarers profile and start choosing the care you want to do.