Weekend Carer Jobs in Shrewsbury

As a respite carer in Shrewsbury you'll provide short-term and weekend cover that gives family carers a genuine break — from a few hours in the evening to a couple of days' relief. You choose the homes you visit, the hours you work and the level of support you provide, so this role fits experienced carers who want more control over their working life.

Right now, 2 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite work typically includes companionship, personal care, medication prompts, short overnight stays and household support while family carers rest or manage other commitments. Many carers pick regular weekend slots in Shrewsbury and also cover neighbouring areas when it suits them. You could work across Shrewsbury and nearby towns such as Wem, Much Wenlock, Church Stretton, Oakengates, Dawley and Telford.

On PrimeCarers you are self-employed: you set your own rates, choose your clients and plan your diary. Typical rates on the platform are around £18.50–£20 per hour depending on needs and experience. PrimeCarers finds clients for you and handles contracts, invoicing and payments — and insurance is included while you work, so you can focus on care rather than paperwork.

This work suits experienced carers who want flexible, meaningful shifts rather than long agency rotas. It’s ideal if you value weekend and short-stay work, want to keep your home life predictable, and prefer building one-to-one relationships with families across Shropshire. You can accept single short bookings, regular weekend cover or occasional multi-day respite stays depending on what you want to take on.

To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We’ll verify your documents and references quickly — applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once your profile is live you can review client requests and accept only the bookings that suit you.

We’re looking for reliable, compassionate carers in Shrewsbury who want honest, flexible work and clear admin support. If you’re ready to set your own terms and offer respite cover that families can rely on, creating a profile takes only a few minutes and could open up regular weekend and short-term work across Shrewsbury and the surrounding towns of Shropshire.