Self-employed respite carers wanted
Weekend Carer Jobs in Wotton under Edge
Flexible respite work: set your own rates — many carers charge £18.80–£22.50 per hour
- 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
Looking for weekend respite care work around Wotton under Edge? PrimeCarers connects experienced, self-employed carers with families who need short-term cover — from a few hours of evening support to a couple of days' relief so a family carer can rest. Work stays local, often within Wotton under Edge and nearby towns such as Dursley, Wickwar, Berkeley, Nailsworth, Yate and Chipping Sodbury. Right now, 11 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
Respite bookings vary: sitting with someone at home, supporting personal care, helping with medication prompts, companionship and short trips out. These roles suit carers who prefer flexible hours, want to build relationships with families, and value the variety that weekend and short-stay work brings. You decide the work you accept and the areas you cover in and around Wotton under Edge.
Pay and practicals are straightforward. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates; many charge within £18.80–£22.50 per hour depending on experience and duties. Typical pay is expressed as an hourly or live-in day rate — for reference the platform shows both £18.80–£22.50 per hour and £145–£160 per day ranges. PrimeCarers handles client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance cover while you work.
Who we’re looking for: people with at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this if you need it), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. If you’ve worked for an agency but want more control — over who you care for, which hours you do and the rates you charge — this work is built for you. You’ll find opportunities across Gloucestershire and locally in Wotton under Edge, with families often needing weekend respite or short-term cover.
Getting started takes minutes. Create a profile, add your experience and references, and PrimeCarers will verify you — profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live you can pick bookings that fit your diary and your preferred clients. PrimeCarers also manages bookings, secure payments and provides insurance for work through the platform, so you can focus on care.
If you want flexible, regular weekend and short-stay caring in Wotton under Edge and the surrounding area, set up your profile today. Apply in minutes and start choosing the respite work that fits your life and values.
What carers earn around Wotton under Edge
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 57 carers in the area
£18.80–£22.50 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 49 carers in the area
£17–£20 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2467 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You’re self-employed and choose the rate that fits your experience and the care required. Typical ranges appear as £18.80–£22.50 per hour.
Choose your hours
Pick weekend shifts or short blocks of respite work that suit your diary — from a few hours to several days.
Work with families directly
Build ongoing local relationships and provide meaningful short-term support in Wotton under Edge and nearby towns.
Support with admin & insurance
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance cover while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply in minutes with your experience, references and right-to-work details. PrimeCarers can help arrange an Enhanced DBS if needed.
- 2
Get verified
Verification usually completes within days. Once approved your profile goes live and families can contact you directly.
- 3
Choose bookings
Select the weekend or short-stay respite work you want, set your rate and manage your diary.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers work as self-employed professionals so you set your own rates, choose clients and control your hours.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
Yes. PrimeCarers manages client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance cover while you work through the platform.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can begin choosing weekend and respite work around Wotton under Edge quickly.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Wotton under Edge through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
