Join as a self‑employed carer
Respite Carer Jobs in St Mawes
Set your own rates — typical roles £15–£25 per hour. Choose clients, hours and where you work.
- 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
Looking for flexible respite work in St Mawes that lets you step away from agency rotas? PrimeCarers connects self‑employed carers directly with families for short‑term and weekend cover — from a few hours to a few days — so family carers can take a proper break. New care jobs in the area are posted on PrimeCarers throughout the year.
Respite roles through PrimeCarers suit experienced carers who want control over their work. You choose which clients you accept, which hours you do and how far you’ll travel. Many of our carers cover St Mawes and the surrounding area, including Falmouth, Penryn, Truro, Redruth, Helston and Camborne, with opportunities across Cornwall for people offering compassionate, reliable short‑term support.
The work itself includes companionship, personal care, medication prompts, meal support and following care plans for a few hours or for short stays. You’ll meet families who need reliable weekend cover or a daytime break while a family member rests. These roles are ideal if you prefer variety and want to plan your diary around life outside work.
Rates are set by you and typically fall in £15–£25 per hour. Typical hourly-care and live‑in ranges are £15–£25 per hour and £149.50–£170 per day respectively. Remember that as a self‑employed carer you set your own fees, choose your clients and control your availability.
What PrimeCarers handles
- We find families and manage contracts, invoicing and payments.
- Insurance is included while you’re working on bookings arranged through the platform.
- We can help arrange an Enhanced DBS if you need one.
Joining requirements
- At least 1 year of professional care experience.
- An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this).
- The right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. We’re looking for responsible, experienced carers who want the freedom to work how they choose while still benefiting from the admin and protections PrimeCarers provides. If you’re ready to leave agency shift patterns behind and build a flexible, self‑run care offering around St Mawes and Cornwall, creating a profile is the next step.
Ready to start? Create your profile, upload basic checks and references, and begin accepting short‑term respite bookings that fit your life.
What carers earn around St Mawes
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 1 carer in the area
£21.50–£21.50 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 1 carer in the area
£20–£20 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 86 carers in the area
£149.50–£170 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Control your pay
You’re self‑employed and set your own rates so you decide what your time is worth.
Flexible hours
Accept short‑term and weekend respite bookings to fit around family life or other work.
Meaningful work
Provide essential short‑term support to families giving carers a much‑needed break.
Admin and protection
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Sign up, list your experience and availability — it only takes minutes.
- 2
Verify and go live
Upload checks and references. PrimeCarers can help with an Enhanced DBS; profiles usually go live within days.
- 3
Take bookings
Choose the respite bookings you want, set your fees and communicate directly with families.
Frequently asked questions
We ask for at least 1 year of professional care experience and verifiable references. Formal qualifications are useful but not mandatory — relevant experience is what families are often looking for.
An Enhanced DBS is required. If you don’t have one yet, PrimeCarers can help arrange it. You’ll also need the right to work in the UK and at least two references we can verify.
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments for bookings arranged through the platform. Insurance is included while you’re working on confirmed bookings.
Yes. Many carers move to PrimeCarers to control hours, choose clients and avoid agency shift patterns while still receiving support with admin and bookings.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around St Mawes through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
