Find a home carer in Shaftesbury
Compare local carers who have passed our ID, right to work, DBS and interview checks, read reviews from families nearby and contact them directly.
Daniela R
Carer
“She has extraordinary compassion, sensitivity and patience and tended to my aunt’s increasing physical needs with tender care and kindness as her health deteriorated.”
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 Shaftesbury
A few of the 59 DBS-checked carers working in and around Shaftesbury. Every one has passed our ID, right to work, DBS and interview checks and sets their own rate.
What home care costs in Shaftesbury
Carers on PrimeCarers set their own rates. Hourly and overnight figures come from carers in and around Shaftesbury. 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. | £19 | £20per hour | £22.50 |
| Overnight careSleeping night, 8 hours. Waking nights cost more. | £120 | £128per night | £141.60 |
| 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 Shaftesbury can help with
Number of local carers who list experience with each condition.
- Mild Cognitive Impairment56
- Depression55
- Poor or Declining Mobility55
- Anxiety54
- Dementia (Alzheimer, Vascular, etc.)54
- Physical Disability54
- Stroke54
- Respiratory Illness (COPD, Asthma, etc.)53
What families near Shaftesbury say
Reviews left by clients for carers who work in Shaftesbury and the surrounding area. We publish them as written.
“Nina was patient, focussed on my aunt's physical well-being, and unfazed by what at the time was a new and uncertain situation”
Nina looked after my aunt at very short notice on a weekend. Nina was patient, focussed on my aunt's physical well-being, and unfazed by what at the time was a new and uncertain situation for my aunt who was trying to settle in back at home after a nasty fall followed by a long hospital stay. She was of great help in…
Previous client on Nina R
“Even when things get a bit chaotic (as they sometimes do!), you’ve handled it with patience and a sense of humour — which is gold.”
Just wanted to say a big thank you for everything you’ve been doing lately. I really appreciate how you always bring a calm, steady energy — it makes a big difference, especially on the busier days. You’ve slotted into the routine really naturally, and I can see you genuinely care about getting things right. It…
Sophie B on Beckee W
“I can truly say that Peter always put Dad at the centre of everything and I know that they found a great friendship in difficult times.”
Peter was the live in carer for my father during the last 9 months of his life. Trusting someone to look after your loved one 24/7 is a huge issue but with Peter it was easy. He always had my Dad’s best interests at heart health care wise but I also know how he encouraged my Dad in other ways and it was lovely to…
Lindsay C on Peter W
“My mother and the rest of the family were very grateful for the sensitive and diligent way she looked after my father we felt he was in very safe hands.”
Excellent committed carer for my father in his final 5 years whilst he was a wheelchair user and in his final 10 months bedbound. Julie was very conscientious and trustworthy. My mother and the rest of the family were very grateful for the sensitive and diligent way she looked after my father we felt he was in very…
Sue J on Juliet D
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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.
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Your local account manager
Talk to Charlotte about care in Shaftesbury
Charlotte is your PrimeCarers account manager for Shaftesbury. 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 Shaftesbury
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