Self-employed respite care in your area
Respite Carer Jobs in Shoreham by Sea
Set your own rates — typical roles pay around £19–£21.50 per hour
- Set your own rates — no agency cut
- Choose your clients and your hours
- Contracts, invoicing and payments handled for you
Registering takes a few minutes · Most carers are live within days
Description
If you’re an experienced carer in Shoreham by Sea who wants flexible short-term work that gives families a real break, these respite roles could be right for you. Respite care covers a few hours of relief in the day, weekend cover, or short stays of a few days to allow family carers to rest, travel or manage other commitments. Right now, 7 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
Respite care in Shoreham by Sea and across West Sussex suits skilled, compassionate carers who enjoy practical companionship, personal care, medication prompts and supporting people to stay safe at home. You might help someone with dementia to have a calm day, support recuperation after hospital, or provide trusted cover while a family member is away. Work often involves household tasks, supporting mobility and offering social engagement as well as personal care.
PrimeCarers specialises in connecting self-employed carers with families. As a self-employed carer you set your own rates and choose the clients, hours and service area you accept. Typical rates for this kind of work sit around £19–£21.50 per hour. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you work.
Who this suits: carers with at least one year of professional care experience who want more control than agency life usually allows. You’ll need an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable professional references. If you already work in and around Shoreham by Sea, you can also pick clients in nearby towns such as Southwick, Steyning, Hove, Worthing, Brighton and Burgess Hill to build a rounded diary of respite shifts across West Sussex.
How it works: applying takes minutes and your profile typically goes live within days of verification. Once live, families can view your profile and contact you directly for short-term bookings. PrimeCarers takes care of the paperwork and payment processing so you can focus on providing great care. Insurance is provided while you are on a placement, and you remain self-employed, choosing the work that fits your life.
Interested? Create a profile, upload your DBS and references, and set your availability. If you’re used to agency rosters but want more control, Shoreham by Sea has regular demand for trusted respite carers and PrimeCarers makes it straightforward to start taking bookings quickly.
What carers earn around Shoreham by Sea
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. Typical ranges are based on what carers in the area currently charge.
Hourly care
Based on 35 carers in the area
£19–£21.50 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 30 carers in the area
£17–£18.60 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1236 carers in the area
£148–£164 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your rates
Be self-employed: choose your hourly rate and the jobs you accept. Typical rates are around £19–£21.50 per hour.
Flexible hours
Pick the hours and days that suit you — from a few hours' respite to weekend or short-stay cover.
Meaningful short-term work
Provide essential relief to family carers and support people to remain safe and comfortable at home.
Support and protection
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How to get started
- 1
Apply online
Create a profile in minutes and tell us about your experience and availability.
- 2
Verify documents
Upload an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange one), references and proof of right to work; profiles usually go live within days.
- 3
Choose work
Accept the respite bookings you want, set your rates and start supporting families across Shoreham by Sea and nearby towns.
Frequently asked questions
Respite care is short-term support for someone at home so a family carer can take a break. That can be a few hours, an overnight or a couple of days. Tasks typically include personal care, companionship, medication prompts and light household support.
No. As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you choose your clients and the hours you accept. Many carers pick regular weekend or occasional short-stay bookings to fit around other commitments.
You need 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 invoicing and payments on your behalf and provides insurance cover while you are on placements, so you don’t have to manage those admin tasks yourself.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live, families in Shoreham by Sea and the surrounding West Sussex area can contact you for respite bookings.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Shoreham by Sea through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
