Respite Carer Jobs in Woodside Park

Looking for short-term or weekend respite cover around Woodside Park and Enfield? PrimeCarers introduces self-employed carers directly to families who need breaks — anything from a few hours to a few days of support. These are ongoing self-employed opportunities rather than a single post, and you choose who you work with and when.

Right now, 155 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite work includes companionship, personal care, medication prompts, light household tasks and supporting family carers with transfers or mobility where needed. Shifts commonly run evenings, weekends and occasional daytime blocks so you can fit work around life. Most carers on PrimeCarers set their own rates and availability; typical pay falls in the range £19–£21.30 per hour depending on the care required and your experience.

This kind of role suits experienced carers who want more control than agency work: you pick clients, set your hours and agree a local service area that works for you. You may cover families in Woodside Park and nearby neighbourhoods such as North Finchley, Totteridge, Whetstone, Oakleigh Park, Finchley and Friern Barnet. Many of our carers continue to live and work locally in Enfield while choosing shorter shifts for better work-life balance.

PrimeCarers handles the practical parts: we match you with interested families, manage contracts, run invoicing and payments, and insurance is included while you work. That means you concentrate on care and the family relationship, not the paperwork.

To join you must have at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and an Enhanced DBS check. If you need an updated DBS, PrimeCarers can help arrange one as part of verification. Please note we cannot accept applications without references and the correct right-to-work documentation. Applying takes minutes, and profiles typically go live within days of verification.

How to apply: create a short profile, upload your references and DBS (or request a check), and tell us the hours and area you’ll cover. Once verified you’ll start receiving client enquiries in Woodside Park and across Enfield. We support self-employed carers who want steady, flexible respite work without agency constraints.

If you’re an experienced carer ready to take more control of your time and rates while providing vital short-term relief to families in Woodside Park, Enfield and the surrounding area, join PrimeCarers today.