Weekend Carer Jobs in St Just

PrimeCarers connects experienced, self-employed carers with families in St Just who need short-term respite and weekend cover. Work from a few hours to a few days, supporting families while the main carer takes a break. You choose which clients to accept, the hours you want and the area you cover. New care jobs in the area are posted on PrimeCarers throughout the year.

Respite roles vary: sitting with someone at home, supporting personal care, medication prompting, companionship, or providing overnight reassurance. Many families ask for extra help on weekends and school holidays, quieter daytime visits, or short stays to give family carers a proper break. You’ll meet people across St Just and nearby communities: Newlyn, Penzance, Marazion, St Ives, Hayle and Porthleven.

As a PrimeCarers carer you are self-employed and set your own rates. Typical pay for this kind of work sits around £15–£25 per hour, with hourly and live‑in ranges shown on your profile as £15–£25 per hour and £145–£165 per day. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance for the hours you work.

This type of work suits experienced carers who want flexibility and more control than agency work. It’s for those who value close one‑to‑one relationships, reliable short shifts or weekend packages, and the chance to build repeat local clients in St Just and across Cornwall. You’ll need to be comfortable working on your own and able to adapt to each household’s routines.

Requirements to join are straightforward: at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK, and verifiable references. We verify your documents so your profile can go live quickly — applying takes minutes and profiles typically appear within days of verification.

Applying is simple. Create a profile, confirm your experience and checks, and set your rates, availability and the area you serve. You remain self-employed, choose every client, and can accept work that fits your life. PrimeCarers supports you with the paperwork, payment processing and insurance so you can focus on care.

If you already care for people in St Just or travel from nearby towns, this is a practical way to pick up regular or occasional respite shifts without agency constraints. Put your experience to work supporting families who need a reliable, compassionate break.