Find a home carer in Shefford
Compare local carers who have passed our ID, right to work, DBS and interview checks, read reviews from families nearby and contact them directly.
Katherine M
Carer
“Kathy has helped our family through my mothers end of life care and has proved to be a stunning credit to her profession.”
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 Shefford
A few of the 117 DBS-checked carers working in and around Shefford. Every one has passed our ID, right to work, DBS and interview checks and sets their own rate.
What home care costs in Shefford
Carers on PrimeCarers set their own rates. Hourly and overnight figures come from carers in and around Shefford. 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 | £19.20per hour | £21 |
| Overnight careSleeping night, 8 hours. Waking nights cost more. | £116 | £126.40per 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 Shefford can help with
Number of local carers who list experience with each condition.
- Anxiety107
- Dementia (Alzheimer, Vascular, etc.)107
- Depression106
- Mild Cognitive Impairment106
- Poor or Declining Mobility105
- Stroke104
- End Of Life Care103
- Physical Disability103
What families near Shefford say
Reviews left by clients for carers who work in Shefford and the surrounding area. We publish them as written.
“Kathy regularly went above and beyond to ensure that, not only Mum was comfortable, but also that dad had the support he needed as a carer for mum.”
Kathy was absolutely fantastic and turned out to be true gift to my Mum primarily, but also my dad and the rest of our family. We could not have asked for someone to be more professional, understanding, caring and extremely capable than Kathy was in the final weeks/months of my mum's life after battling with dementia…
Bruce S on Katherine M
“Caring can be stressful and unpredictable. Jenny takes it all in her stride and is more than capable and willing to excel.”
Jenny is a bubbly, helpful and kind lady with a can do, hands on attitude. Caring can be stressful and unpredictable. Jenny takes it all in her stride and is more than capable and willing to excel. I've learnt a lot from Jenny. She's conscientious and polite. Always ready to go the extra mile. Her standards are…
Janine P on Jennifer B
“She provided gentle, kind and compassionate care. Nothing was too much. We all came to love her and she became part of our family.”
We were lucky enough to have Elizabeth looking after our dad for the last 2 yrs of his life . She provided gentle , kind and compassionate care . Nothing was too much . We all came to love her and she became part of our family . I have no hesitation in recomending her To anyone looking for someone to care for a…
Andrew S on Elizabeth C
“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 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
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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.
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Your local account manager
Talk to Charlotte about care in Shefford
To help you find the perfect private carer in Shefford, your local PrimeCarers client manager, Charlotte, is available to offer her professional expertise and guidance.
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.
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