Weekend Carer Jobs in Stockwell

Weekend and short-term respite care in Stockwell gives family carers a dependable break — from a few hours to a couple of days. These roles suit experienced, compassionate carers who prefer flexible, self-employed work: you pick the clients you accept, the hours you work and the area you cover across Stockwell and nearby neighbourhoods. PrimeCarers supports the match-making, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work. Right now, 218 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite work can include sitting with someone at home, supporting personal care, companionship, medication prompts and helping with light tasks to keep the day running smoothly. Shifts are often weekend cover or short blocks during the week, and many families need cover at short notice for hospital stays, family breaks or emergencies. This type of work suits carers who enjoy variety, are confident working independently and want the freedom to balance care with other commitments in Stockwell and across Lambeth.

On PrimeCarers you set your own rates and see the typical market level for this kind of respite support. Typical rates for this role are £18.80–£20 per hour. You can advertise hourly care at £18.80–£20 per hour or live-in support at £145–£160 per day, depending on the role and client needs. Because you’re self-employed on the platform, you keep control of your diary and your decisions about which shifts to take.

To join you’ll need 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. PrimeCarers carries out verification so your profile can go live quickly once checks are complete. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically appear within days of verification.

We connect you with families across Stockwell and nearby areas including Westside, Brixton, Oval, Clapham, Nine Elms and Battersea Park. PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments so you can focus on care. Insurance is included while you are working with a client found through the platform. If you’re used to agency routines but want more autonomy, this is a straightforward way to move to self-employed respite work without carrying all the admin alone.

Ready to get started? Create a profile, upload your documents and tell us the kind of respite work you prefer. Most carers are taking bookings within days and keep the flexibility to accept last-minute cover, regular weekend rounds or occasional longer blocks as suits them.