Respite & short-term care
Weekend Carer Jobs in West Hendon
Self-employed respite carers, set your own rates — typical pay £18.80–£20.10 per hour, choose your hours and clients.
- Set your own rates, with 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
Weekend respite care in West Hendon gives family carers a trusted short break — from a few hours to a couple of days. You’ll support people at home with companionship, personal care, medication prompts, evening or overnight cover and gentle activities that help families stay together. Right now, 228 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
Work is typically with older people, adults with disabilities or family members recovering after hospital. Shifts are short-term and varied: day sits, weekend stays, overnight respite or extended weekend cover. West Hendon is the base for many of these roles, and you can also be matched with families across Enfield and nearby areas such as Hendon, Brent Cross, The Hyde, Colindale, Temple Fortune and Grahame Park.
PrimeCarers is an introductory platform for self-employed carers. That means you set your own rates and choose which clients, hours and service area suit you best. Typical rates on the platform are £18.80–£20.10 per hour; many carers advertise hourly rates around £18.80–£20.10 per hour or live-in day rates around £145–£160 per day. You remain self-employed and free to accept only the bookings that fit your availability.
PrimeCarers handles the admin so you can focus on care: we find clients, arrange contracts, raise invoices and process payments on your behalf. Insurance is included while you work through the platform, and we can help arrange an Enhanced DBS if you need one. Many carers who have come from agency work find the freedom to choose shifts in West Hendon and the surrounding neighbourhoods a major advantage.
Who we’re looking for
- At least one year of professional care experience (paid or contracted).
- An Enhanced DBS check — PrimeCarers can help with the application if you don’t have one yet.
- The right to work in the UK and verifiable references from recent care roles.
If you meet these requirements, applying takes minutes. Create your profile, upload references and ID, and our team verifies your details — profiles typically go live within days of verification. You remain in control of which respite bookings you accept in West Hendon and across Enfield.
Joining is ideal if you want reliable short-term or weekend work, value straightforward admin and prefer being self-employed rather than tied to fixed rotas. If you want to hear about respite opportunities in West Hendon, apply now and start choosing the weekend shifts that suit you.
What carers earn around West Hendon
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 1250 carers in the area
£18.80–£20.10 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 1088 carers in the area
£17–£19.50 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2202 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your rates
You’re self-employed and choose what to charge. Typical platform ranges are £18.80–£20.10 per hour and you control every booking.
Flexible hours
Pick weekend, day or overnight respite shifts in West Hendon and nearby neighbourhoods to fit your life.
Meaningful respite work
Short-term cover helping families gives carers rewarding, focused shifts supporting people at home.
Admin & protection handled
PrimeCarers arranges contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply in minutes, add ID and references, and request or upload an Enhanced DBS.
- 2
Choose shifts
We introduce local families; you pick the weekend or short-term respite bookings that suit your availability.
- 3
Work and get paid
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you’re on a booking.
Common questions
Respite care is short-term support that gives family carers a break. It includes sitting, personal care, companionship, medication prompts and overnight stays for a few hours up to a few days.
Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers work as self-employed contractors so you set your own rates, choose clients and control your hours.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and an Enhanced DBS. PrimeCarers can help if you need a DBS check.
PrimeCarers finds clients, issues contracts and handles invoicing and payments for you. Insurance is included while you work through the platform.
Applying takes minutes and verification is usually quick; profiles typically go live within days, so you can begin accepting West Hendon and Enfield respite bookings soon after approval.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around West Hendon through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.