Self-employed companion carers
Companion Carer Jobs in Tranent
Flexible companionship roles — set your own rates from £18.80–£20 per hour and choose clients, hours and area
- Set your own rates — 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
If you enjoy good conversation, short local outings and helping people keep doing the things they love, companion care in Tranent could suit you. These roles focus on company, reassurance and light practical support — making tea, joining a walk along the coast, playing a game, or driving to a GP appointment. Many families in East Lothian want carers who can offer calm, reliable companionship and practical help without full personal care tasks.
Right now, 5 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers directly with families across Tranent and nearby areas such as Prestonpans, Cockenzie and Port Seton, Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Ballencrieff and Haddington. As a self-employed carer you set your own rates, choose the clients, hours and service area that work for you, and can concentrate on the companionship work you enjoy. Typical rates for companion care fall in the range £18.80–£20 per hour.
This kind of work suits experienced carers who prefer a flexible life outside agency rotas. You’ll spend time listening, sharing interests, taking clients out locally, supporting hobbies and doing light household tasks. If you’re used to agency shifts but want more control over your diary and the clients you accept in Tranent, this can be a straightforward change.
To join you’ll 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 client matching, contracts, invoicing and payments for you, and insurance is included while you work on assignments arranged through the platform. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.
How to get started: create your profile, upload your checks and references, and say which areas of Tranent and East Lothian you’re willing to cover. You choose which introductions to accept — and you can pause your availability whenever you need to. We support self-employed carers who want respectful, relationship-focused work and a simpler admin experience.
If you’re ready to move away from fixed agency rotas and try companion care with more control over your time and clients, it’s quick to apply and start hearing from families in and around Tranent.
What carers earn around Tranent
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 14 carers in the area
£18.80–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 11 carers in the area
£17–£19 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 235 carers in the area
£142–£160 per day
Why carers in Tranent choose PrimeCarers
You set your rates
Remain self-employed and decide what to charge; many companions work within £18.80–£20 per hour depending on hours and duties.
Choose your hours
Take only the shifts you want. Pick days, evenings or regular visits that fit your life in Tranent and East Lothian.
Relationship-focused work
Companionship roles prioritise conversation, outings and hobbies — the parts of care that build real connection.
Admin and protection handled
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you’re working on introductions arranged through the platform.
How it works
- 1
Apply in minutes
Create a profile, list your experience and availability, and say which parts of Tranent and nearby towns you’ll cover.
- 2
Checks and verification
Provide at least one year’s professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (we can help), right to work and references.
- 3
Profile goes live
Profiles typically go live within days of verification. PrimeCarers introduces families and handles contracts, invoicing and payments.
Common questions
Companionship care focuses on company and reassurance: conversation, outings, shared hobbies, prompting, light meal prep and small domestic tasks. It’s for people who mainly need social contact and help staying active and safe in their day-to-day lives.
As a self-employed carer you choose your clients, set your rates and control your hours. You’re not tied to agency rotas; PrimeCarers brings introductions and manages contracts and payments so you can focus on care.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help apply), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. These checks protect families and carers alike.
Carers set their own rates. Typical companion roles are in the range £18.80–£20 per hour, but you decide what to charge based on your experience and the support requested.
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments for introductions made through the platform, and provides insurance while you’re undertaking those assignments.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Tranent through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.