Weekend Carer Jobs in Southwark

Weekend and short-term respite care in Southwark means giving family carers a proper break — from a few hours on a Saturday night to a couple of days covering a holiday or emergency. These roles are for experienced, self-employed carers who want flexibility and control over their work across Southwark and nearby areas of Greater London.
Right now, 160 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

On PrimeCarers you choose the clients, hours and service area. You set your own rates and availability, and many carers list £18.89–£21 per hour when offering weekend and respite cover. Work might include companionship, personal care, medication prompts, or overnight sitting — whatever is agreed in the short-term care plan for each booking.

This type of work suits carers who value independence and variety: if you're tired of rota politics or long agency blocks and you want to pick weekend shifts that fit your life, Southwark families need reliable, compassionate cover. You could be covering calls in Bankside, Tower Hill, Elephant and Castle or Bermondsey — Tower Hill, Aldgate, Bankside, Elephant and Castle, Newington and Bermondsey are typical locations where short-term requests come up.

PrimeCarers supports self-employed carers by finding clients, managing contracts, invoicing and payments, and providing insurance while you work. To join you must have at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We do not post single fixed jobs here — this is an ongoing way to connect with families who need weekend or respite cover across Southwark and Greater London.

Applying takes minutes and your profile typically goes live within days of verification. Once live, you can review requests and accept only the shifts that suit you. Typical pay and working patterns vary by client and care needs; many carers advertise within the £18.89–£21 per hour for hourly care or use £148–£164 per day for longer live-in short-stay arrangements.

If you want more control over your weekends and to provide valuable respite for family carers in Southwark, create a profile and start seeing suitable short-term requests. It’s simple to get started and you remain self-employed throughout — choose your clients, set your terms and keep the flexibility you want.