Respite Carer Jobs in Sydenham

Looking for short‑term and weekend respite work in Sydenham and nearby Lewisham? PrimeCarers connects experienced self‑employed carers with families needing cover from a few hours to a few days. Respite work includes companion care, personal care, medication prompts and short breaks for family carers — often evenings and weekends, sometimes daytime stays. Right now, 230 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite suits carers who value variety and control. You might do two‑hour evening calls, full weekend shifts, or a few consecutive days when a family needs longer cover. Work is arranged directly with families around Sydenham and surrounding areas such as Upper Sydenham, Sydenham Hill, Penge, Anerley, Upper Norwood and Gipsy Hill, so you can choose clients close to home and avoid long travel.

Pay and flexibility: Carers on PrimeCarers set their own rates and decide when to accept work. Typical rates for this role are £18.80–£20 per hour. For reference, many respite assignments fall within £18.80–£20 per hour for hourly care, while occasional live‑in day rates are shown as £145–£160 per day. You invoice through PrimeCarers and we handle contracts, invoicing and payments — plus insurance while you work.

Who we’re looking for: If you have at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one) and verifiable references, you’re ready to apply. We verify your background to protect families and carers alike. Many carers who move from agency work value the autonomy here: choosing clients, hours and service area, while PrimeCarers takes care of admin and payments.

How it works: Applying takes minutes. Create your profile, upload references and your DBS, and our team verifies everything — profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live, you can browse local respite requests in Sydenham and Lewisham, message families, and accept the work that fits your schedule. You remain self‑employed at all times and retain control over which clients you take on.

If you want predictable short‑term work with the freedom to set your own terms, respite care through PrimeCarers could be a fit. Apply now to start getting matched with families in Sydenham and the surrounding neighbourhoods; many carers begin taking bookings within days of approval.