Companionship Carer Jobs in Cockenzie and Port Seton

If you enjoy company, conversation and gentle practical support, there are ongoing self-employed companionship roles across Cockenzie and Port Seton. You’ll spend time chatting, supporting hobbies, joining clients on local walks or outings, and helping with light household tasks and reassurance. Many families in East Lothian value a steady, familiar face more than hands-on personal care, so this role is ideal if you want to focus on companionship rather than complex care tasks.

There is 1 family currently looking for care in the wider area.

Companionship work in Cockenzie and Port Seton often looks like regular daytime visits, afternoon chats, accompaniment to appointments or local cafés, and helping keep a comfortable, safe home environment. You decide the services you offer and the clients you accept. PrimeCarers supports self-employed carers by finding matched clients, handling contracts, invoicing and payments, and providing insurance while you work.

Pay is set by you — carers on PrimeCarers set their own rates and you’ll commonly see roles in the range £15–£25 per hour. For more detailed guidance we display typical ranges such as £15–£25 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for live-in day rates so you can decide what to charge.

This kind of work suits experienced carers who value flexibility: if you’re thinking of leaving agency rotas, want control over your hours, or prefer local work around Cockenzie and Port Seton (and nearby towns like Prestonpans, Tranent, Musselburgh, Ballencrieff, Dalkeith and Haddington), you can build a schedule that fits family life or other commitments.

To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and an Enhanced DBS check. PrimeCarers can help you arrange an Enhanced DBS if needed. Once you apply (it takes minutes) we verify your details and most profiles go live within days of verification.

PrimeCarers is set up for self-employed carers: you choose clients, hours and your service area; we take care of client matching, contracts and secure payments, and provide insurance cover while you’re working. If you want companionship-focused shifts in Cockenzie and Port Seton, this is a simple, flexible way to stay local and stay independent.

Apply in minutes, set your rates and start hearing from families who value companionship and continuity of care.