Weekend Carer Jobs in Ten Acres

If you’re an experienced carer based in Ten Acres or nearby and you want weekend and short-term work, PrimeCarers connects you directly with families looking for respite cover — from a few hours to a few days. Respite shifts often include companionship, help with personal care, medication prompting, meal preparation and light household tasks, plus supporting people on short local outings when agreed with the family.

Right now, 3 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

These roles are ideal if you want to keep doing hands-on care in Ten Acres while staying flexible. Many carers who move away from agencies tell us they value setting their own boundaries and choosing the clients and hours that suit them. On PrimeCarers you are self-employed: you set your own rates and decide your service area and availability. Typical earnings for this kind of work on the platform fall in the range £19–£19.20 per hour, with options for hourly or short live-in arrangements using £19–£19.20 per hour and £145–£160 per day where appropriate.

PrimeCarers finds families for you and handles the contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work. That means you can focus on care in Ten Acres and surrounding communities like North Tawton, Chulmleigh, Hatherleigh, Okehampton, Highampton and Great Torrington without the paperwork. You’ll agree the tasks and timings with each family before you start so you know what to expect on every visit.

To join we ask for at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We verify documents quickly so your profile can usually go live within days of verification. Applying takes minutes — a short online profile, upload your DBS or request help getting one, and add references.

Respite care on evenings and weekends suits carers who want variety and a better work–life balance. You might cover weekend breaks for family carers, provide short-term post-discharge care, or offer regular weekend calls so relatives can have a rest. Work on terms that fit your life across Ten Acres and wider Devon, keeping the human side of care at the centre.

If you’re ready to take more control of your work, create a profile today and start choosing the short-term and weekend roles that suit you. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days.