Weekend Carer Jobs in Winchester

Looking for short-term or weekend respite work in Winchester that fits around your life? PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families who need cover from a few hours to a few days. You’ll be offering companionship, personal care, medication prompts and support with outings or routines—designed to give family carers a reliable break while the person they love stays at home. Right now, 12 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite work suits experienced carers who value variety and control. Many of our carers cover weekend shifts, evening breaks or short daytime blocks so families can manage appointments, recover after surgery or take a short holiday. You choose the clients, the hours and the service area, whether you want to work in central Winchester, around the cathedral quarter or out towards New Alresford, Eastleigh, Bishops Waltham, Romsey, Hedge End and Coombe.

Pay is set by you: PrimeCarers shows typical local ranges so carers can bid competitively. Typical rates in the area are £18.80–£20 per hour; for clarity the platform also displays £18.80–£20 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for live-in day rates. Carers set their own rate, choose the shifts they accept and can increase rates for short-notice or complex work.

PrimeCarers handles the practical bits so you can focus on care. We introduce you to families, help with contracts, take care of invoicing and payments, and provide insurance cover while you are on a booking. That support is designed for self-employed carers who want agency-style leads without agency terms.

To join you need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. Many carers joining us are leaving rota-driven agency life for more flexibility and better work‑life balance across Winchester and the rest of Hampshire. Creating a profile takes minutes and, after checks, profiles typically go live within days of verification.

If you want more dependable short-term work that fits around family or other commitments, PrimeCarers could be a good match. Apply in minutes and start choosing the respite shifts that suit you across Winchester and nearby towns.