Respite Carer Jobs in Staines upon Thames

Offer families in Staines upon Thames short-term respite care — from a couple of hours to weekend or a few days’ cover — helping family carers get a much-needed break. You’ll work directly with families who need reliable, compassionate short-term support across Staines upon Thames and surrounding parts of Surrey. Right now, 109 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite work here is varied: personal care, companionship, medication prompts, mobility support, preparing simple meals and helping with short trips out. Shifts often cover weekends, evenings or planned breaks, and can be as brief as a two-hour sitting or extend over a few days when a family needs longer cover. This role suits experienced carers who prefer flexible, meaningful work and want to avoid agency rota constraints while keeping professional independence.

On PrimeCarers you are self-employed: you set your own rates and choose your clients, hours and service area. Typical rates for this kind of respite work are £19–£22 per hour, with detailed ranges available for hourly care and live-in day rates: £19–£22 per hour and £148–£165 per day. PrimeCarers finds introductions to families, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you’re working.

Requirements to join are straightforward: at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. If you already have an Enhanced DBS and references, the process is quicker; if you don’t, we’ll guide you through getting checked so you can start helping families across Staines upon Thames, Egham, Chertsey and nearby towns such as Egham, Chertsey, East Bedfont, Harmondsworth, Longford and Feltham.

Applying takes minutes and your profile typically goes live within days of verification. Once live, you review introductions and choose which families to contact — you’re in control of when and where you work. Many carers who switch from agency-style work tell us they value the flexibility to pick shifts that fit life and the clearer working arrangements with families.

If you’re an experienced carer in Staines upon Thames looking for flexible respite work, creating a PrimeCarers profile is a quick next step. You’ll keep professional freedom, have administrative support and be insured while you work — so you can focus on good care.