Companionship Carer Jobs in Whitburn

If you enjoy conversation, outings and helping someone keep enjoying life at home, Whitburn has ongoing opportunities for companionship carers. These roles focus on time spent with people — cups of tea and a chat, walks to the park, trips out for errands or hobbies, and light help around the house to keep someone safe and reassured in their own home.

Right now, 5 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Companionship care in Whitburn and across West Lothian is ideal if you care more about time and connection than personal care tasks. On PrimeCarers you work as a self-employed carer: you set your own rates, choose your clients, hours and service area. Typical earnings sit around £19.20–£20 per hour, with many carers charging within £19.20–£20 per hour for hourly visits or £145–£160 per day for live-in days.

This type of work suits experienced carers who value flexibility and who want to work more directly with families — especially if you’re thinking of leaving agency life. You’ll often support people who need company, reminders, reassurance and practical help with small tasks rather than clinical care. You can expect to spend time listening, planning small activities, supporting hobbies and helping with light domestic tasks to make people’s days easier and more enjoyable.

What we need from you

• At least 1 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 finds clients for you and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. You’ll be able to accept or decline introductions, so you keep control of which families you work with across Whitburn and nearby towns such as Armadale, Stoneyburn, Bathgate, Blackridge, Livingston and Linlithgow.

If you want companionship-focused work where relationships matter, and you want to set your own hours and rates while we handle the admin, it’s straightforward to get started. Create your profile, provide the required checks and references, and start viewing introductions for local families around Whitburn and the wider West Lothian area within days.