Dementia Support Carer Jobs in Cockenzie and Port Seton

Support people living with dementia to stay safe, calm and comfortable at home in Cockenzie and Port Seton. This role is about patience, steady routines and helping familiar surroundings do the reassuring work for you — supporting day-to-day tasks, keeping to patterns residents know, prompting meals and medication, and spending unhurried time on small meaningful activities. You’ll work with families who want care delivered at home across East Lothian, often close to community hubs and GP services. Right now, 5 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers directly with families, so you choose the clients you accept, the hours you work and the area you cover in and around Cockenzie and Port Seton. Many carers value being able to set their own rates; typical listings for this kind of role show £18.80–£20 per hour. You decide whether you prefer short shifts, regular calls or longer visits focused on companionship and routine. If you’re thinking of moving away from agency rota work, this approach gives you a lot more control without losing the certainty that comes from ongoing local relationships.

The work suits experienced carers who understand dementia care techniques: validating feelings, using routine to reduce anxiety, supporting gentle mobility and maintaining dignity in personal care. You’ll be helping people remain at home while working with families to keep familiar objects and schedules central to each day. Many of our carers are based in Cockenzie and Port Seton and travel to nearby towns such as Prestonpans, Tranent, Musselburgh, Ballencrieff, Dalkeith and Haddington to support clients.

To join you need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments on your behalf and provides insurance while you work, so you can focus on caring rather than paperwork.

Applying takes minutes. Create a profile, add your experience and references, and once verified your profile typically goes live within days — then you can start choosing clients that fit the kind of dementia support you want to provide in Cockenzie and Port Seton and across East Lothian. If you prefer familiar local rounds and steady relationships, this is a flexible way to keep doing the work you love while running your own care service.