Self-employed respite work
Respite Carer Jobs in Portchester
Short-term and weekend cover • Choose your hours • Typical pay £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
Respite care in Portchester gives family carers much-needed breaks: short sessions, weekend cover or a few days’ support when families need time away. You’ll provide companionship, personal care and practical support for adults in their own homes across Portchester and the surrounding area of Hampshire.
Right now, 3 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
Work typically includes helping with personal care, medication prompts, companionship, meal support and light household tasks during short stays or weekend cover. Shifts can be a few hours in an evening, daytime cover or a couple of days’ respite — you choose what you take on. Rates vary by role and client; typical pay is £18.80–£20.50 per hour (see local figures such as £18.80–£20.50 per hour or £145–£162.50 per day for reference).
This type of work suits experienced carers who want flexibility: if you’re used to agency work but want to set your own hours and choose the clients you accept, PrimeCarers lets you do that while keeping the admin out of your hands. Carers on the platform are self-employed and decide their own rates, service area and availability. You can accept short-term bookings, regular weekend routines or occasional respite stays.
PrimeCarers finds clients for you and handles contracts, invoicing and payments. Insurance is included while you work on a placement. You’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this), and verifiable references to join. We welcome carers based in Portchester and nearby towns such as Fareham, Gosport, Wickham, Lee on the Solent, Southsea and Waterlooville who want to work in their local communities.
Applying takes minutes and creating a profile is straightforward. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, and then you can review and accept the respite bookings that suit you. Portchester carers often combine short respite shifts with other local commitments, making this a flexible way to earn while supporting families where they live.
If you want to keep caring but control your schedule and who you work with, PrimeCarers in Portchester could be the right fit. Create a profile, upload your documents and start seeing suitable respite opportunities across Portchester and Hampshire within days.
What carers earn around Portchester
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 38 carers in the area
£18.80–£20.50 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 32 carers in the area
£17–£20 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1158 carers in the area
£145–£162.50 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your rates
You’re self-employed and decide your fees, availability and which respite bookings to accept.
Flexible hours
Accept short shifts, weekend cover or a few days’ respite to fit around your life.
Meaningful local work
Provide much-needed breaks to families in Portchester and nearby communities.
Admin taken care of
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing, payments and provides insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply in minutes, add your experience and documents. We verify references and checks so your profile can go live.
- 2
Choose clients and shifts
Review respite requests in Portchester and nearby towns, then accept the short-term or weekend bookings that fit your schedule.
- 3
Work and get paid
PrimeCarers handles contracts and payments; insurance is included while you’re working on a placement.
Frequently asked questions
Respite care is short-term support that gives family carers a break. It can be a few hours, a full day, a weekend or a couple of days’ cover. Tasks range from companionship and personal care to meal support and medication prompts.
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. You can state your fees on your profile and decide which requests to accept based on the pay and duties.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. An Enhanced DBS check is required; PrimeCarers can help arrange this if you need one.
PrimeCarers manages contracts and invoicing, takes care of payments and provides insurance while you are working on placements found through the platform.
Yes. You choose your service area and can limit work to Portchester, nearby towns or a wider part of Hampshire. Many carers prefer local respite work to stay close to home.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Portchester through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
