Find a home carer in Runwell

Compare local carers who have passed our ID, right to work, DBS and interview checks, read reviews from families nearby and contact them directly.

Mazviita P, carer near you

Mazviita P

Carer

“Maz would take mum out in her wheelchair either to the shops or to the village pond to feed the ducks which mum loved to do.”

Linda S, client review
Kwatam M, carer near you

Kwatam M

Carer

“Kwatam looked after my father for nearly 3 years right up to him sadly dying as a live in carer, I can't praise her enough”

David M, client review
4.8/5
Average Google Review
3,500+
DBS-Checked Carers
1.9 Million+
Hours of Care Arranged
2,000+
Families Helped

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 Runwell

A few of the 136 DBS-checked carers working in and around Runwell. Every one has passed our ID, right to work, DBS and interview checks and sets their own rate.

What home care costs in Runwell

Carers on PrimeCarers set their own rates. Hourly and overnight figures come from carers in and around Runwell. Live-in figures are UK-wide advertised rates; confirm travel, dates and suitability with each carer.

136
carers in and around Runwell
2,330
profiles offering live-in care across the UK
91
local carers offer overnight care
Type of careLowerTypicalHigher
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£124.80per 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£192.50

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 Runwell can help with

Number of local carers who list experience with each condition.

  • Anxiety128
  • Dementia (Alzheimer, Vascular, etc.)128
  • Depression127
  • Poor or Declining Mobility127
  • End Of Life Care124
  • Mild Cognitive Impairment124
  • Urinary Disorder (UTI, Incontinence, etc.)124
  • Respiratory Illness (COPD, Asthma, etc.)123

What families near Runwell say

Reviews left by clients for carers who work in Runwell and the surrounding area. We publish them as written.

Oct 2024

“She brought fun and stimulation into mums life.”

Excellent. Highly professional, intelligent, diligent and sensitive with a high level of energy. Would highly recommend Nechelle for clients with dementia. She brought fun and stimulation into mums life.

Nechelle F, carer

Robert G on Nechelle F

Sep 2025

“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…

Michael F, carer

David S on Michael F

Nov 2021

“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…

Lynette V, carer

Julie G on Lynette V

Jun 2025

“Nothing is too much trouble for her, and she always does more than is required while showing a dedicated and patient attitude to all the demands placed on her.”

Peace is a very friendly and professional carer who is always on time, never leaves early and treats my mum with the utmost respect and decency. Nothing is too much trouble for her, and she always does more than is required while showing a dedicated and patient attitude to all the demands placed on her. I would…

Peace D, carer

David S on Peace D

Dec 2025

“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.

Mathilda Wuraola O, carer

Roland G on Mathilda Wuraola O

Dec 2020

“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…

Sandrine M, carer

Joseph O on Sandrine M

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Why Choose Us?

Choose The Carer Yourself

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.

Typical agencyYou pay £28+/hr

Carer takes home about £12

PrimeCarersYou pay £19.47/hr

Carer takes home £15.58

Your carer's payAgency / platform fee

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

Contracts And Payments Online

Book visits online: we provide the contract, the invoices and card payments. You agree the care with your carer.

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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.

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Charlotte, PrimeCarers account manager

Your local account manager

Talk to Charlotte about care in Runwell

To help you navigate the process of finding your ideal private carer in Wickford, your local PrimeCarers client manager, Charlotte, is on hand to offer guidance and support.

  1. 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. 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. 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 Runwell

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.