Find a home carer in Canterbury
Compare local carers who have passed our ID, right to work, DBS and interview checks, read reviews from families nearby and contact them directly.
Checked means we check identity and right to work and require an enhanced DBS certificate before a carer can use the platform, and carers record an online interview about their experience and approach to care. We do not check qualifications, training or references. You choose your carer, and remain responsible for checking their skills, training and documents suit your needs. See what we check, and what you check.
Carers available in Canterbury
A few of the 53 DBS-checked carers working in and around Canterbury. Every one has passed our ID, right to work, DBS and interview checks and sets their own rate.
What home care costs in Canterbury
Carers on PrimeCarers set their own rates. Hourly and overnight figures come from carers in and around Canterbury. Live-in figures are UK-wide advertised rates; confirm travel, dates and suitability with each carer.
| Type of care | Lower | Typical | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly careVisits from 1 hour. Weekly cost depends on hours booked. | £19 | £19per hour | £20 |
| Overnight careSleeping night, 8 hours. Waking nights cost more. | £112 | £120per night | £128 |
| Live-in careCarer lives in your home. Live-in carers travel, so rates are UK-wide. | £145 | £150per day£1,050/week | £160 |
| Live-in care, higher needsSuch as advanced dementia or help that needs a hoist; check the carer is trained for it. UK-wide. | £175 | £185per day£1,295/week | £192 |
Lower and higher are the rates a quarter of local carers charge below and above. Typical is the middle rate. PrimeCarers' fee is included in what you pay; see how pricing works.
What carers near Canterbury can help with
Number of local carers who list experience with each condition.
- Mild Cognitive Impairment52
- Rheumatoid Arthritis52
- Anxiety51
- Depression51
- Heart Disease51
- ME/CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)51
- Stroke51
- Cancer50
What families near Canterbury say
Reviews left by clients for carers who work in Canterbury and the surrounding area. We publish them as written.
“She looked after my parents with professionalism , respect and kindness . Her working practice was to a very high standard .”
Princess cared for my Mum and Dad in their own home after my Mum suffered what we thought was a stroke . Sadly it was more than that but the 8 weeks that Princess was with us she looked after my parents with professionalism , respect and kindness . Her working practice was to a very high standard .
Deb B on Princess M
“We felt such a sense of relief when she 'joined' our family.”
Val cared for my parents at home (Dad with Vascular Dementia and Mum with Alzheimers) for over 6 months. She was very professional & had huge amounts of empathy and a great sense of humour. She was very kind and gave me & my siblings regular feedback. We felt such a sense of relief when she 'joined' our family. I…
Susie G on Valerie O
“Emilia gave my mum her life back, treated her with dignity, became my mums best friend”
Emilia has been a full time live in carer for my mum for the past 4 years before my mum Joyce passed away at the age of 86 years old. For 2 years prior to Emilia, I had terrible times with sub standard carers who fell short of knowledge how to care for my mum and manage the house to abuse. Even a 3 week stay in…
Chris C on Emilia Florina N
Features
Why Choose Us?
Choose The Carer Yourself
We've already checked every carer's ID, right to work and Enhanced DBS, so you can focus on choosing the person who suits you or your loved one.
Carer takes home about £12
Carer takes home £15.58
You Pay Less, They Earn More
We connect carers and families directly. Our fee is already in the carer's rate, and carers keep most of what you pay.
Contracts And Payments Online
Book visits online: we provide the contract, the invoices and card payments. You agree the care with your carer.
The Checks
How Do We Check
Private Carers?
ID and right to work
We check identity online with Yoti, a digital identity service, and right to work in the UK with a Home Office share code or passport.
Enhanced DBS Certificate
We ask carers on the platform to hold an accepted criminal-record check (Enhanced DBS issued within the last 2 years, DBS Update Service, Scottish PVG or Access NI), with renewal or rechecks depending on the accepted route.
Online Interview
Every carer records an online interview, in their own time, so we can understand their experience, communication style and approach to care. This is not a clinical assessment or a guarantee of suitability. Check a carer’s skills, experience and training with them before booking.
PrimeCarers is an introductory platform and does not provide, manage, supervise or clinically assess care.
Clients remain responsible for checking carer documentation, interviewing carers, checking suitability for their specific needs, and agreeing the scope of care directly with the carer.
See every check carers complete in the checks carers complete.
Your local account manager
Talk to Charlotte about care in Canterbury
Charlotte is your PrimeCarers account manager for Canterbury. She can talk through what you need and which carers near you might suit; you choose who you hire.
1.Tell us what you need
A short call about who needs care, what a good week looks like and when you want to start.
2.Meet carers
We suggest carers near you who have passed our ID, right to work, DBS and interview checks. You ask about their skills and experience, and you choose who you hire.
3.Help with the admin
Once care starts we handle the admin, and you can call us if you need help.
Start your search for care in Canterbury
Post what you need and we will share it with suitable carers near you, or browse profiles and contact carers directly. You choose who you hire.