Weekend Carer Jobs in West Wickham

Are you an experienced carer in West Wickham looking for reliable weekend and short-term respite work? PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers directly with local families who need cover from a few hours to a few days. You’ll be offering practical support, companionship and reassurance to families in West Wickham and the wider Bromley area, giving family carers a well-earned break. Right now, 193 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite work can include companionship, personal care, medication prompting, supporting outings, sleepovers and short stays while family carers rest or take a break. Shifts often happen at evenings and weekends and suit carers who want flexible, meaningful work around other commitments. Many of our carers pick work close to home in West Wickham or nearby for quick, manageable runs to calls.

PrimeCarers is built for experienced, self-employed carers who want to take control of how they work. You set your own hours, choose your clients and define your service area. PrimeCarers finds clients for you and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work. Typical rates for respite carers on the platform are £18.80–£20 per hour.

This role suits carers who value flexibility and respect. If you prefer weekend commitments, short-term bookings or occasional sleep-ins, you’ll find opportunities that fit. You won’t be tied into rotas or told which clients to accept — pick the ones that work for you, whether you want regular weekend work or occasional cover.

To join we ask for:

• At least one year of professional care experience
• An Enhanced DBS (PrimeCarers can help arrange one)
• The right to work in the UK
• Verifiable references from recent roles

PrimeCarers looks after the admin so you can focus on care: we manage bookings, contracts and client payments, and provide insurance while you’re working. Many carers switching from agency work tell us they appreciate fewer layers of management and more say over their day-to-day work in West Wickham.

We connect families across West Wickham and neighbouring areas such as Coney Hall, Eden Park, Addington, Keston, New Addington and Elmers End. Applying takes minutes and your profile typically goes live within days of verification. If you’re ready to offer weekend respite care and gain more control over where and when you work, join PrimeCarers and start seeing suitable bookings near West Wickham soon.