Find a home carer in Harpenden
Compare local carers who have passed our ID, right to work, DBS and interview checks, read reviews from families nearby and contact them directly.
Jaroslava P
Carer
“My aunt simply loved Jacca from the first time they met, and Jacca was wonderful with her.”
Elizabeth C
Carer
“She provided gentle, kind and compassionate care. Nothing was too much. We all came to love her and she became part of our family.”
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 Harpenden
A few of the 208 DBS-checked carers working in and around Harpenden. Every one has passed our ID, right to work, DBS and interview checks and sets their own rate.
What home care costs in Harpenden
Carers on PrimeCarers set their own rates. Hourly and overnight figures come from carers in and around Harpenden. 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 | £20per hour | £21.50 |
| Overnight careSleeping night, 8 hours. Waking nights cost more. | £116 | £127.20per night | £136 |
| 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 Harpenden can help with
Number of local carers who list experience with each condition.
- Dementia (Alzheimer, Vascular, etc.)196
- Physical Disability195
- Poor or Declining Mobility194
- Anxiety193
- Depression193
- End Of Life Care190
- Stroke188
- Mild Cognitive Impairment187
What families near Harpenden say
Reviews left by clients for carers who work in Harpenden and the surrounding area. We publish them as written.
“She was proactive researching information to better care for him. She was always punctual and very flexible. I had complete confidence in her.”
Nhaida cared for my husband who had complex needs for almost a year. In that time she was a true professional. She was proactive researching information to better care for him. She was always punctual and very flexible. I had complete confidence in her. She is a true gem of a carer.
Marian B on Nhaida K
“Caroline was an extremely experienced carer and supported my father at the end of his life with kindness and love and her approach was truly exceptional.”
Caroline was an extremely experienced carer and supported my father at the end of his life with kindness and love and her approach was truly exceptional. Thank you Caroline Whoever Caroline looks after is so very lucky x
Nicky R on Caroline A
“Eva supported my mother especially well for two years allowing my mother to continue to live, and pass away, in her own home as she wanted.”
Eva supported my mother especially well for two years allowing my mother to continue to live, and pass away, in her own home as she wanted. Eva has always been friendly, supportive, professional and knowledgeable. As my mother got more frail and support got more difficult Eva rose to the challenge extremely well. I…
David L on Paraschiva C
“She has quickly adapted to his needs and he really enjoys being with her.”
As a has been supporting my son now for some weeks.He has severe learning difficulties and little communication .She has quickly adapted to his needs and he really enjoys being with her .This is very reassuring to me .
Julie D on Asma N
“She handled the new situation in front of her with such professionalism and I felt I could trust her 100%.”
I highly recommend Tabi for live in care work. She has spent 3 weeks with our dear mum over Christmas, who is bed bound and highly vulnerable. Tabi cared for her with such kindness and compassion. She had very busy days with double up care and hoisting etc. She handled the new situation in front of her with such…
Siobhan D on Sithabile Tabile M
“Henry is an honest, calm and trustworthy man, with a patient, professional approach to his work.”
Henry cared for my 63 yr old husband, who lives with Multiple Sclerosis and Autism, supporting him as a wheelchair user with external catheter. Henry has a wide knowledge of how to provide good all-round care. Henry is an honest, calm and trustworthy man, with a patient, professional approach to his work. He is…
Helena N on Henry 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 Harpenden
Charlotte is your PrimeCarers account manager for Harpenden. 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 Harpenden
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.