Weekend Carer Jobs in Selhurst

If you provide respite and short-term care and want more control over when and who you work with, PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families in Selhurst and nearby areas. Roles range from a few hours of weekend sitting to cover for a couple of days while a family carer takes a break. Right now, 214 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite work suits experienced carers who enjoy giving family carers peace of mind and people a chance to stay at home rather than in residential care. You might be supporting someone with dementia for a weekend, offering companionship and help with personal care for a few hours, or providing short stays to give a primary carer reliable time off. These are ongoing opportunities across Selhurst and parts of Croydon, with assignments often near South Norwood, Thornton Heath, Anerley, Addiscombe, Upper Norwood and Crystal Palace.

As a PrimeCarers carer you are self-employed: you set your own hours, choose clients you want to work with and decide how far you’ll travel. Typical rates for this kind of respite work are £18.80–£20 per hour. PrimeCarers finds the clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you work — so you can focus on care, not admin.

• Who we’re looking for — People with 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 you arrange one if you don’t already have it.
• What you’ll do — Short-term and weekend cover: companionship, support with personal care, medication prompting, meal preparation, light domestic tasks and monitoring. Shifts can be a few hours, overnight or for multiple days depending on the family’s needs.
• Flexibility & control — Choose the clients, hours and service area that suit you. You remain self-employed and set your own rates within local expectations.

Joining is straightforward: the application takes minutes, and profiles typically go live within days of verification. PrimeCarers supports you with client introductions, contracts, secure payments and insurance while you’re on a job, so stepping away from agency-style rosters is simple and practical.

If you’re an experienced carer in Selhurst thinking about moving away from agency shifts and want more control, this could be the right next step. Apply now to create your profile and start seeing respite and weekend care opportunities around Selhurst and throughout Croydon.