Find a home carer in Pontefract
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 Pontefract
A few of the 134 DBS-checked carers working in and around Pontefract. Every one has passed our ID, right to work, DBS and interview checks and sets their own rate.
What home care costs in Pontefract
Carers on PrimeCarers set their own rates. Hourly and overnight figures come from carers in and around Pontefract. 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. | £18.50 | £19per hour | £20 |
| Overnight careSleeping night, 8 hours. Waking nights cost more. | £113.60 | £116.80per 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 Pontefract can help with
Number of local carers who list experience with each condition.
- Physical Disability129
- Anxiety127
- Dementia (Alzheimer, Vascular, etc.)127
- Depression127
- Poor or Declining Mobility127
- Stroke127
- Visual Impairment127
- End Of Life Care125
What families near Pontefract say
Reviews left by clients for carers who work in Pontefract and the surrounding area. We publish them as written.
“Took his time to learn about me read my care plan and to listen to me. great companionship with lots of laughing.”
Fun and friendly carer. Ready to support with anything. Autism friendly. Kind, patient and calm. Took his time to learn about me read my care plan and to listen to me. great companionship with lots of laughing. Very professional. No concerns. Felt comfortable and safe in my own home.
Jasmine A on Joseph M
“I can honestly say without Petros I don't believe he would have lived an extra 2 years”
Petros was a brilliant live-in carer who provided excellent 1-1 care to my grandfather. Petros build a good relationship with my grandfather, cared for him like his own and I trusted him looking after him. He cared for him for 2 years until he passed and I can honestly say without Petros I don't believe he would…
Emily P on Petros S
“She was very professional and thorou and went above and beyond to support not just my auntie but us as a family”
I had the pleasure of having this lady take care of my late Auntie, a pleasure to meet and has a beautiful and caring nature, she was very professional and thorou and went above and beyond to support not just my auntie but us as a family, a great listener and a huge inspiration would definitely recommend
Rebecca T on Leanne J
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 £16
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 Lee-Ann about care in Pontefract
Lee-Ann is your PrimeCarers account manager for Pontefract. 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 Pontefract
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.