Respite Carer

Looking for flexible respite care work in Hackney Central? PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families who need short-term and weekend cover — anything from a few hours to a few days so family carers can rest. Many shifts are in and around Hackney Central and neighbouring areas such as Lower Clapton, Homerton, Dalston, West Hackney, Shacklewell and South Hackney. Right now, 225 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

This role suits experienced carers who want to move away from agency rostering but keep reliable, regular work. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed: you set your own rates, choose your clients, hours and the service area you cover. Typical rates on the platform sit around £18.80–£20 per hour, but you control what you charge.

Respite care often involves companionship, personal care support, giving medication prompts, helping with meals and light household tasks, and supporting short outings. Shifts can be daytime, evening or weekend cover and sometimes short live-in periods. Families typically ask for someone who is calm, experienced and respectful of their routines.

Typical pay can be seen as £18.80–£20 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for live-in day rates, with carers free to set their individual rates within their profile. PrimeCarers finds clients for you and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work. That administrative support means you can focus on care rather than chasing paperwork.

To join you need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one) and verifiable references. Applying takes minutes: create a profile, upload your documents and references, and profiles typically go live within days of verification.

If you live in Hackney Central or nearby and want short-term or weekend respite work that fits around your life, PrimeCarers makes it straightforward to get started. We connect you with families looking for reliable, experienced support while you remain in control of your working life.

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