Weekend Carer Jobs in Walkers Heath

If you’re an experienced carer in Walkers Heath looking to offer respite cover at weekends or for short breaks, PrimeCarers can connect you with families who need a reliable, compassionate hand for a few hours up to a few days. These are ongoing self-employed opportunities for carers who want real control over when they work and who they support.

Right now, 27 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite care through PrimeCarers is straightforward: you might be asked to provide companionship, medication prompts, personal care, short-term support after hospital discharge, or overnight watching. Most assignments are local to Walkers Heath and nearby areas including Hawkesley, Kings Norton, Cotteridge, Lifford, Bournville and Brandwood End, so you can build a schedule that suits weekend availability and short-notice cover.

Who this suits: carers with at least a year’s professional experience who want to leave agency rotas behind, pick their own clients and create a work pattern that fits family or study life. If you prefer weekend shifts, short blocks of cover or occasional live-in breaks, this role lets you focus on respite work in and around Walkers Heath without long-term commitments.

Pay & flexibility: Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. Typical rates for these roles are £18.50–£20 per hour and you decide what to charge within that market. You also choose your clients, hours and service area, whether you prefer daytime weekends, evenings or short live-in breaks. For reference, typical care ranges are £18.50–£20 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for live-in day rates.

What PrimeCarers handles: we introduce you to families, manage contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you work. That means you can focus on delivering great respite care in Walkers Heath while we look after the paperwork.

Entry requirements: to join you’ll need at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. The application takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.

If you’re ready to offer weekend respite care in Walkers Heath and the wider West Midlands, create your PrimeCarers profile and start choosing the clients and hours that suit you. No fixed rotas, just flexible, local care where you set the terms.