Find a home carer in Ongar
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 Ongar
A few of the 363 DBS-checked carers working in and around Ongar. Every one has passed our ID, right to work, DBS and interview checks and sets their own rate.
What home care costs in Ongar
Carers on PrimeCarers set their own rates. Hourly and overnight figures come from carers in and around Ongar. 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 | £19per hour | £20 |
| Overnight careSleeping night, 8 hours. Waking nights cost more. | £116 | £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 Ongar can help with
Number of local carers who list experience with each condition.
- Dementia (Alzheimer, Vascular, etc.)341
- Physical Disability339
- Rheumatoid Arthritis337
- End Of Life Care335
- Depression333
- Anxiety332
- Post Operative332
- Respiratory Illness (COPD, Asthma, etc.)332
What families near Ongar say
Reviews left by clients for carers who work in Ongar and the surrounding area. We publish them as written.
“She was always cheerful and looking for ways to stimulate my mother. She became her "friend" and provided best care always.”
I had Lynette V as a carer for my mother. Sadly my mother passed away in October. She was an excellent carer whose care I could not fault. She was always punctual and someone who I could rely on totally. She was always cheerful and looking for ways to stimulate my mother. She became her "friend" and provided best…
Julie G on Lynette V
“Hilda was always very patient with my stepmother and whenever I visited the atmosphere was calm and peaceful.”
Hilda was a live in carer for my step-mother from April to November. My stepmother then moved to a care home as she had lost mobility and her home had become unsuitable. Before Hilda we had several live in carers who found my stepmother's restlessness challenging. Hilda was always very patient with my stepmother and…
Bruce W on Hilda M
“The bond the 2 of them built together was very special and my mother loved and trusted Matilda above all others.”
Matilda looked after my mother for almost 3 years after her stroke left her bed bound. The bond the 2 of them built together was very special and my mother loved and trusted Matilda above all others. All our family will be forever be grateful to Matida for her care and love on all levels.
Roland G on Mathilda Wuraola O
“She has gone above and beyond our expectations helping with everything, I would not hesitate to put your trust in her, she's a very genuine caring soul”
Sandrine has been amazing for us and has done everything we wanted perfectly, we totally trusted her instantly and after being here everyday for two weeks all day, we was right too, she has gone above and beyond our expectations helping with everything, I would not hesitate to put your trust in her, she’s a very…
Joseph O on Sandrine M
“She built an amazing rapport with my mum and took care of her until she died. I am forever grateful for Sally”
Sally came into our lives at a crucial time to care for my 90 year old mother who had vascular dementia. A lot of carers had left as my mother’s condition was very challenging mentally and physically. Sally was extremely patient, compassionate and very gentle with her. She took care of her every need and went beyond…
Lucy S on Sally C
“My mum enjoys his company and looks forward to his arrival which is a good endorsement of his behaviour and level of care he shows her.”
Michael is an extremely dedicated carer and shows care and compassion when dealing with my mum. He follows instructions to the letter, and will even double check if something is different or needs to be done, so that the care he provides is exactly as it should be. Punctual, clean, and polite, he is very professional…
David S on Michael F
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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
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 Ongar
Charlotte is your PrimeCarers account manager for Ongar. 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 Ongar
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.