Respite Carer Jobs in Shoreditch

Looking for flexible respite work in Shoreditch and the wider Hackney area? Respite care covers short-term and weekend support for people whose main carer needs a break — anything from a couple of hours of afternoon cover to overnight checks or a few days’ relief. Many families in Shoreditch ask for help with personal care, meal preparation, companionship and medication prompts; others want someone to provide trusted cover while they rest or travel. Right now, 231 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Work typically includes sitting with someone who needs company, supporting personal care and mobility, helping with light household tasks, preparing meals and following care plans. Shifts vary: a few hours, an evening, a weekend or a short live-in stay. If you already work in Shoreditch or nearby neighbourhoods such as Custom House, Spitalfields, Eastside, Finsbury, Aldgate and St Lukes, you can choose assignments that suit your day-to-day life.

This suit experienced carers who want away from agency rotas: you’ll be self-employed, set your own hours and choose which clients to accept. Pay is flexible — many carers on PrimeCarers aim for rates in the range £18.80–£20 per hour depending on the role, skills and hours. Typical ranges for different types of work are shown on the platform (for example £18.80–£20 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for live-in days). PrimeCarers handles client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments, and insurance is included while you’re working on a booking.

To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange this) and verifiable references. We check qualifications and references to keep families and carers safe. Many carers who move from agency work find this model gives them control over their diary and a clearer relationship with the families they support around Shoreditch and Hackney.

Applying takes minutes: build a profile, upload checks and references, and once verified your profile typically goes live within days. You remain in control — choose your clients, set rates, and pick the hours and service area you want. If you want regular short-term respite work or occasional weekend cover in Shoreditch, PrimeCarers is set up to connect you with families who need reliable, experienced carers.

If this sounds like the next step for you, create your profile now and start seeing matches in your area. You’ll keep the freedom to work how you prefer while PrimeCarers makes the admin straightforward so you can focus on care.