Flexible, local respite work
Respite Carer Jobs in St Mary Cray
Short-term and weekend cover — set your own rates (typical £18.80–£21 per hour), choose clients and hours.
- 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
Are you an experienced carer in St Mary Cray looking for short-term, flexible work that fits around life and other commitments? PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers directly with families who need respite cover — everything from a few hours of weekend support to blocks of a few days. You’ll be offering companionship, personal care, medication prompts, and hands-on support to give family carers a well-earned break.
This role suits carers who value flexibility and want to move away from agency shifts. On PrimeCarers you set your own rates and choose which clients, hours and service area to accept. Typical earnings for this kind of work sit around £18.80–£21 per hour depending on the job; many carers quote within £18.80–£21 per hour for hourly care or £148–£163.50 per day for live-in day rates.
What respite work looks like
- Short visits for a few hours at a time, often at weekends or evenings.
- Longer blocks of cover to allow family carers a few days away.
- Practical personal care, meal support, mobility assistance and companionship.
Who we’re looking for
- At least one year of professional care experience.
- An Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this if needed).
- The right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
PrimeCarers makes it simpler to work for yourself in Bromley and around St Mary Cray. We find clients for you and take care of contracts, invoicing and payments — with insurance included while you work. Applying takes minutes, and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Right now, 105 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
Working through PrimeCarers means more control over your week, more say in who you support, and clearer paperwork without the agency middleman. You’ll be connected to families in St Mary Cray and the surrounding area, including Derry Downs, St Pauls Cray, Orpington, Petts Wood, Goddington and Ruxley. If you’re ready to pick up short-term or weekend respite shifts and set the hours that suit you, creating a profile is the first step.
We’re looking for reliable, kind, practical carers who want to work fairly and independently. If that sounds like you, it takes just minutes to apply and your profile can be live within days — so you can start seeing suitable respite opportunities in and around St Mary Cray quickly.
What carers earn around St Mary Cray
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 595 carers in the area
£18.80–£21 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 529 carers in the area
£17–£19.50 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1276 carers in the area
£148–£163.50 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your rates
Be self-employed and choose the rates that reflect your experience. Typical range: £18.80–£21 per hour.
True flexibility
Pick the hours, days and areas you want to work — from short visits to weekend blocks.
Meaningful respite work
Provide practical, compassionate support that gives family carers a real break.
Support and protection
We handle contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply in minutes with your experience and references. We can help arrange an Enhanced DBS if you need one.
- 2
Choose suitable work
Browse respite opportunities in St Mary Cray and nearby areas, then accept the clients and hours you want.
- 3
Get paid and supported
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments and provides insurance while you’re working.
Frequently asked questions
Respite care is short-term cover to give family carers a break. It can be a few hours, an overnight stay or a few days of cover, providing personal care, companionship and practical support.
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. Typical work for respite falls within £18.80–£21 per hour; many carers quote within £18.80–£21 per hour hourly or £148–£163.50 per day for live-in days.
You need 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.
No — PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments for you, and insurance is included while you work with a family introduced through the platform.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can begin seeing local respite opportunities around St Mary Cray quickly.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around St Mary Cray through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
