Weekend Carer Jobs in Salcombe

Offering short-term and weekend respite cover across Salcombe, this page is for experienced carers who want flexible respite work: a few hours on a Saturday evening, daytime cover for a family break, or short stays of a couple of days. Respite care focuses on companionship, personal care, medication prompts, light domestic tasks and giving family carers the space to rest — you’ll be matching to short-term needs rather than a single long-term placement.

Right now, 2 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

This work suits carers who value freedom. On PrimeCarers you’re self-employed, you set your own rates and choose which clients, hours and service area you take on around Salcombe and beyond. Typical roles in the area fall within £18.80–£20 per hour for hourly care, with different pay for longer live-in days. You decide whether to pick occasional weekend shifts, regular weekend work, or short midweek stays.

PrimeCarers finds clients and handles the practical side so you can focus on care. We manage contracts, invoicing and payments, and insurance is included while you’re working via the platform. PrimeCarers also supports DBS checks if you need one, and we provide a straightforward verification process so your profile can go live quickly.

Requirements to join are clear and practical: at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this if you don’t already have one), the right to work in the UK, and verifiable references. If you’re used to agency routines but want more control over when and who you work with, this model gives you the autonomy without leaving behind administrative support.

• Type of work: respite and short-term care — personal care, support with mobility, companionship, medication reminders, overnight or live-in short stays when required.
• Where: Salcombe and surrounding South Devon communities, including Kingsbridge, Sherford, Modbury, Dartmouth, Ivybridge and Totnes.
• Pay & flexibility: set your own rate within market norms; typical ranges are shown on the platform and can be adjusted per client and task.

Applying takes minutes: create a profile, upload basic documents and references, and complete verification. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can start choosing weekend and short-term shifts quickly. If you’re ready to keep doing the care you love but on your terms around Salcombe and across Devon, this is a straightforward route to more flexible, self-directed work.