Weekend Carer Jobs in Saltash

Looking for short-term and weekend respite work around Saltash? PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers directly with families needing cover for a few hours up to a few days. You choose the families you work with, the hours you take and the area you cover in and around Saltash and wider Cornwall.
Right now, 5 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

This role suits experienced carers who want to step away from agency rota pressures but still want regular, local work delivering respite support. Typical shifts include weekend sits, daytime breaks, overnight or short stays to give family carers a break. Work can be for a few hours or stretch into days, including some live-in arrangements where that suits you and the family.

Pay is flexible because carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates; many carers advertise between £18.80–£20 per hour depending on skills and experience. For reference, typical ranges you might see are £18.80–£20 per hour for hourly care and £145–£166 per day for live-in day rates — but you decide your own price. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you’re working for a family.

To join you’ll need at least one year’s professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this) and verifiable references. If you already live near Saltash, or travel from nearby towns such as Torpoint, Callington, Tavistock, Looe, Liskeard and Ivybridge, you can set the service area that suits you. Profiles take minutes to create and typically go live within days of verification.

If you’re used to agency life but want more control over your weekends and respite work, PrimeCarers offers a straightforward alternative. You remain self-employed, pick the clients you want, and keep the flexibility to accept or decline shifts. We support you with admin and payments so you can focus on the care.

Applying is quick: complete your profile, upload your documents and references, and we’ll verify you. Once live you can browse family requests in Saltash and surrounding parts of Cornwall, message families directly and arrange the cover that fits your diary. If you value clear pay terms, local work and being treated as an independent professional, PrimeCarers could be the change you’ve been looking for in respite care.