Find a home carer in Downe
Compare local carers who have passed our ID, right to work, DBS and interview checks, read reviews from families nearby and contact them directly.
Nora H
Carer
“She did an amazing job fitting in well with our team of carers. Nothing was too much trouble for her.”
Chizy N
Carer
“Chizy is an excellent carer; I know Mum is in good hands when she is there.”
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 Downe
A few of the 802 DBS-checked carers working in and around Downe. Every one has passed our ID, right to work, DBS and interview checks and sets their own rate.
What home care costs in Downe
Carers on PrimeCarers set their own rates. Hourly and overnight figures come from carers in and around Downe. 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. | £18.80 | £19.20per hour | £20 |
| Overnight careSleeping night, 8 hours. Waking nights cost more. | £116 | £123.20per 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 Downe can help with
Number of local carers who list experience with each condition.
- Dementia (Alzheimer, Vascular, etc.)749
- Physical Disability745
- Anxiety743
- Depression741
- Stroke732
- Mild Cognitive Impairment730
- End Of Life Care729
- Urinary Disorder (UTI, Incontinence, etc.)727
What families near Downe say
Reviews left by clients for carers who work in Downe and the surrounding area. We publish them as written.
“She was very gentle and caring and my mother is eager for her to return.”
Chizy was wonderful with my 96 year old mother, who is not used to having people assist with her showering. She was very gentle and caring and my mother is eager for her to return.
Janice E on Chizy N
“Fatuma has put her client completely at ease, and she never fails to tell me how lucky she is to have Fatuma caring for her.”
Fatuma is an excellent carer. Friendly, patient, reliable, trustworthy and punctual. She is caring for a blind lady who was nervous of using a carer, but Fatuma has put her client completely at ease, and she never fails to tell me how lucky she is to have Fatuma caring for her. Fatuma takes time to chat as well as…
Catherine W on Fatuma W
“It made our difficult lives so much easier and in fact it gave a quality to my mum's life inspite of how advanced her condition was towards the end.”
I am so pleased that Sandra is going back to work in care, because it seems some needy person/family are going to be the recipients of Sandra's outstanding care. As a family we were practically on our knees with our mum's very challenging Alzheimer's when Sandra came along. Not only did she make sure my mum was…
Alison C on Sandra M
“Michele is very professional and efficient and the great thing is that she combines it with such a calm and caring approach that the client feels relaxed and totally confident”
Michele is very professional and efficient and the great thing is that she combines it with such a calm and caring approach that the client feels relaxed and totally confident that they are in the best possible hands. Michele has guided my husband’s other carers enabling them to provide an improved standard of care,…
Muriel S on Michele W
“With regular prompts and guidance, Miriam enabled my daughter to overcome her fears, doubts and lack of self confidence.”
Miriam has been very polite, supportive, empathetic and positive towards my daughter's care. My daughter has become much more confident and attending her voluntary work regularly and efficiently. Miriam is always praising my daughter who has gained more confidence and ability to overcome her low mood and depression.…
Mrs R on Miriam I
“She knew how to calm mum during her episodes when she was confused and anxious.”
Dede was an exceptional carer who really went above to make sure things were done. We have had many carers before her and were very glad when mum took a quick liking to her. She worked with my family when she cared for my mum who had dementia. Dede was flexible and cared for my mum like she was family. She paid…
Jane A on Dede-Larko A
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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
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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 Downe
Charlotte is your PrimeCarers account manager for Downe. 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 Downe
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