Self-employed respite care
Respite Carer Jobs in Tooting Bec
Short-term and weekend cover — set your own rate (typical £19–£21.50 per hour)
- 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
If you’re an experienced carer in Tooting Bec looking for short-term or weekend respite work, PrimeCarers connects you directly with local families who need reliable cover. Respite shifts can run from a few hours to a couple of days and often include companionship, personal care, medication prompts and supporting family carers while they rest or take a break. Right now, 247 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
This work suits carers who want control: you’re self-employed, you set your own rates, and you pick the clients, hours and service area that fit your life. Many carers who move away from agency routines find respite work gives great variety and evening or weekend options without long-term commitments. Typical pay is flexible and can reflect your experience — many carers charge within £19–£21.50 per hour depending on the job and hours.
Most respite roles involve practical, person-centred support: light personal care, meal preparation, mobility support, companionship, and clear handovers with families. You’ll often work in domestic homes around Tooting Bec and across Wandsworth borough, and you may accept bookings in neighbouring areas such as Tooting, Balham, Earlsfield, Streatham, Colliers Wood and Clapham Common. Shifts can suit someone who prefers days, evenings or a weekend block.
PrimeCarers handles the admin so you can focus on care. We match you with families, manage contracts, take care of invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you work. You remain self-employed and free to balance respite shifts with other commitments. To join you need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
Applying takes minutes and our verification team typically gets profiles live within days, so you can start accepting short-term bookings fast. We encourage carers from Tooting Bec who want more control over their work-life balance to explore the ongoing opportunities available through PrimeCarers. If you want flexible, local respite work with clear admin support and genuine choice, this could be the next step in your care career.
How to apply: Create a profile, upload your DBS and references (or let us help arrange checks), set your hours and your rate, and you’re ready to be matched with families in Tooting Bec and Wandsworth. Profiles usually go live within days of verification.
What carers earn around Tooting Bec
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 704 carers in the area
£19–£21.50 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 625 carers in the area
£17–£19.89 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1278 carers in the area
£148–£165 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your rates
Be in control of what you charge and choose work that suits your worth. Typical rates sit around £19–£21.50 per hour.
Flexible hours
Pick the shifts that fit your life — a few hours, evening support or weekend blocks in Tooting Bec and nearby areas.
Meaningful, local work
Provide short-term relief to family carers and build relationships with people in your community.
Admin support & insurance
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance provided while you work.
How it works
- 1
Sign up and verify
Apply online in minutes, submit one year of care experience, references and a DBS (we can help arrange one).
- 2
Create your profile
Set your hourly rate, availability and service area (Tooting Bec, Wandsworth and nearby).
- 3
Start accepting bookings
We introduce you to families, manage contracts and payments, and you decide which bookings to accept.
Frequently asked questions
Respite care is short-term support to give family carers a break. Tasks often include personal care, companionship, medication prompts, meal preparation and clear handovers. Each booking differs, and you choose the ones that match your skills and availability.
Carers on PrimeCarers set their own rates. Typical ranges vary by job and experience and many carers charge within £19–£21.50 per hour. You decide your hourly rate and whether to accept a shift.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can assist with this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references before your profile goes live.
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments and provides insurance while you are working on bookings arranged through the platform, so you can focus on care.
Applying takes minutes. Once we verify your documents and references, profiles typically go live within days and you can begin accepting respite work around Tooting Bec and neighbouring towns.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Tooting Bec through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
