Weekend Carer Jobs in Pocklington

Looking for flexible weekend and short-term care work in Pocklington? We connect experienced, self-employed carers with families who need respite cover — anything from a few hours of support on a Saturday night to a couple of days so a family carer can take a break. You’ll be offering companionship, personal care, medication support and household help as agreed with each family, with the focus on safe, reliable short-term cover that gives families breathing space. Right now, 4 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. You choose which clients to accept, the hours you work and how far you travel across Pocklington and the surrounding East Riding of Yorkshire towns such as Market Weighton, Beswick, Haxby, Norton on Derwent, Howden and South Cave. Typical pay for these shifts is £18.80–£20 per hour, and many carers advertise both short hourly cover (often in the £18.80–£20 per hour) and occasional live-in respite days (see £145–£160 per day for typical day rates).

This kind of respite work suits experienced care professionals who value freedom and variety. If you are used to working with families, supporting people with dementia, physical conditions or complex needs, and you want to move away from agency rota pressures, PrimeCarers offers a way to manage your own diary while keeping continuity of care for families in Pocklington. You can build a regular weekend pattern or pick ad-hoc bookings when they suit you.

PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you are working on a booking. That means less paperwork and more time caring. To join you need at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one if needed), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We also recommend up-to-date training in moving and handling, medication and dementia awareness where applicable.

Applying takes minutes. Create a profile, add your experience and availability, and once we verify your checks your profile typically goes live within days. You remain in control: accept the clients, times and areas that suit you. If you already work weekends in Pocklington and want to take more direct bookings, or you’re ready to step away from agency shifts and be your own boss while keeping the support of a platform, PrimeCarers is designed for you.

If you’d like to hear more about respite work in Pocklington or start your profile now, it’s quick to apply and we’ll guide you through the checks and first bookings.