Find a home carer in Cottenham
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 Cottenham
A few of the 41 DBS-checked carers working in and around Cottenham. Every one has passed our ID, right to work, DBS and interview checks and sets their own rate.
What home care costs in Cottenham
Carers on PrimeCarers set their own rates. Hourly and overnight figures come from carers in and around Cottenham. 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 | £20per hour | £21.50 |
| Overnight careSleeping night, 8 hours. Waking nights cost more. | £116 | £124per 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 | £192.50 |
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 Cottenham can help with
Number of local carers who list experience with each condition.
- Dementia (Alzheimer, Vascular, etc.)38
- Anxiety36
- Depression36
- End Of Life Care36
- Mild Cognitive Impairment36
- Physical Disability36
- Poor or Declining Mobility36
- Stroke35
What families near Cottenham say
Reviews left by clients for carers who work in Cottenham and the surrounding area. We publish them as written.
“My Mum could be very difficult but Jane kept calm and showed amazing patience with her. She was always caring, respectful and very loving.”
Jane cared for my Mother who had severe Dementia and was living with me. Without Jane I would not have been able to care for my Mum. My Mum could be very difficult but Jane kept calm and showed amazing patience with her. She was always caring, respectful and very loving. Jane was reliable and extremely…
Jane B on Jane G
“Adrian helped mum to continue living independently with a good happy quality of life for the last few years of her life. We were very lucky to have him as mum's carer.”
Adrian gave Companion care to my mother for around 2.5 years. Mum had Alzheimer's and vascular dementia. Adrian was always polite and very considerate to mum's needs. He knew that it was important for mum to be engaged in conversations and choices to keep her cognitive processes active. He would encourage her to do…
Julie C on Adrian M
“Kathy has helped our family through my mothers end of life care and has proved to be a stunning credit to her profession.”
Kathy has helped our family through my mothers end of life care and has proved to be a stunning credit to her profession. She is always kind, is full of brilliant ideas and will brighten the mood in the gloomiest of situations. Kathy is really proactive and intuitive in how she manages situations which was such a big…
Tandi S on Katherine M
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 Cottenham
At PrimeCarers, your satisfaction and well-being are our top priority. Our client manager for the South, Charlotte, is committed to helping you find the ideal private carer to suit your individual needs.
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 Cottenham
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.