Respite Carer Jobs in Cockenzie and Port Seton

Short-term respite care keeps families in Cockenzie and Port Seton going — and it could fit your life. On PrimeCarers you’ll provide weekend cover, holiday breaks and a few-hours handover so unpaid family carers can rest, knowing their loved one is in familiar hands. Right now, 4 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Respite work ranges from sitting and companionship to personal care, medication prompts and supporting day-to-day routines. Most assignments are in people’s homes across Cockenzie and Port Seton and nearby communities, serving local families across Prestonpans, Tranent, Musselburgh, Ballencrieff, Dalkeith and Haddington. Work that suits experienced, reliable carers: you’ll spend time building relationships, delivering calm, practical support and giving family carers genuine peace of mind in East Lothian.

PrimeCarers is built for self-employed carers who want control. You choose your clients, your hours and the area you cover — and you set your own rate. Typical roles fall in the region of £18.80–£20 per hour, but you decide the price that reflects your experience and travel. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work, so you can focus on care and not paperwork.

This is right for you if you have at least one year of professional care experience and are comfortable working in private homes. To join you’ll need an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We don’t advertise a single role here — we list ongoing self-employed opportunities across Cockenzie and Port Seton and the surrounding parts of East Lothian, giving you choice and variety.

Applying takes minutes. Create a profile, add your experience and references, and we’ll verify your details. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, and PrimeCarers will match you with families looking for short-term and weekend respite cover. You remain self-employed at all times — you accept the clients and shifts you want, and you invoice through the platform while we take care of the admin.

If you’re used to agency life but want more say over who you work for and when, respite care through PrimeCarers can be a smoother, fairer step. It’s hands-on, rewarding work that supports carers and families locally. Ready to see what’s available in Cockenzie and Port Seton? The application takes minutes and could open up flexible, neighbourhood-based respite roles you control.