Job Description

About The Role

Self-Employed Live-in Carer Opportunities in Scotland

Join

Country Cousins

- The UK's Trusted Name in Live-in Care

Up to 1,085 per week | Flexible Placements | Must Have Right To Work

Are you an experienced

live-in carer

based in

Scotland

? Would you like the freedom to choose when and where you work, while making a meaningful difference in someone's life?



At

Country Cousins

, part of

Trinity Homecare Group

, we are currently looking for

self-employed live-in carers

across Scotland to join our compassionate community of care professionals.

Why Join Country Cousins?

Earn up to 1,085 per week

- daily rates up to 155

Work when it suits you

- choose assignments that fit your lifestyle

Free accommodation and meals

while on placement

Travel expenses covered

to and from assignments

24/7 support

from our friendly Customer Relations Team

250 referral bonus

for recommending fellow carers

Your Role

As a

live-in carer

, you will provide one-to-one tailored support in the comfort of your client's home, enabling them to live independently and with dignity. Duties include:


Providing

companionship and emotional support

Assisting with

personal care, meal preparation, and housekeeping

Supporting clients with

mobility, medication, and specialist needs

(including dementia care) Liaising with

families, district nurses, and palliative teams

What You'll Need

To be eligible, you must:


Be

based in Scotland

Have a minimum of

6 months' professional care experience

Be

self-employed

Have the

Right to Work (RTW)

in the UK Provide

2 professional references

Have up-to-date training in: + Manual Handling (Practical) + Basic First Aid (Practical)
+ Safeguarding Adults

Personalised Placements

We match every carer with the right client, ensuring your skills, preferences, and experience align, so you feel confident and prepared on every assignment.

Join Our Scottish Carer Network Today

If you're a caring, professional, and reliable individual who thrives on supporting others, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join

Country Cousins

and start making a difference across Scotland.

About Us

Established in 1959,

Country Cousins

is the UK's longest-running introductory live-in care agency. The company was founded by

Josephine McGregor

, a former

Royal Navy Nursing Sister

, who served in the UK and France during the Second World War. Inspired by her experiences in nursing, she began a small business from her home in West Sussex, offering local care and support to those in need.



More than 60 years later, her vision continues, and

Country Cousins remains dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality live-in care

, enabling people to maintain their independence and dignity in the comfort of their own homes.