Respite Carer Jobs in Shacklewell

Looking for flexible respite care work in Shacklewell and the surrounding parts of Hackney? PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families needing short-term and weekend cover — anything from a few hours to a few days — so family carers can take a proper break. Work that fits your life, not the other way round.

Right now, 164 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite care through PrimeCarers usually involves supporting people in their own homes with personal care, companionship, medication prompts, meal preparation and light household tasks. Shifts can be daytime or overnight weekends, short evening calls or cover for a few days while a family member is away. You’ll be offering reliable, compassionate support that gives families peace of mind.

This opportunity suits experienced, confident carers who want to move away from agency models. If you prefer picking your clients, setting your own hours and building relationships, self-employed work on PrimeCarers can be a better fit. Many carers set rates in the range £19–£21.50 per hour, and you decide your own price, when you work and how far you’ll travel.

What you’ll need to join

• At least one year of professional care experience.
• An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one).
• The right to work in the UK and verifiable references.

PrimeCarers handles the admin so you can focus on care: we find families, draft contracts, manage invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you’re working. You remain self-employed — choosing clients, hours and your service area, with plenty of opportunities across Shacklewell and nearby areas like West Hackney, Dalston, Stoke Newington, Hackney Central, Highbury and Lower Clapton.

Typical pay details are flexible: many carers advertise within the typical hourly range £19–£21.50 per hour or for live-in day work within £148–£164.50 per day. Remember, these are typical ranges and you set your own rate when you create your profile.

Applying takes minutes online. Your profile is reviewed and, once verified with documents and references, often goes live within days. From there you can start browsing requests, accept assignments that suit you, and agree terms directly with families.

This page describes ongoing self-employed opportunities in and around Shacklewell — not a single role. If you’d like more control, better work-life balance and the chance to build regular respite work in Hackney, create a profile today and see what’s available near you.