Find a home carer in South Merstham
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 South Merstham
A few of the 461 DBS-checked carers working in and around South Merstham. Every one has passed our ID, right to work, DBS and interview checks and sets their own rate.
What home care costs in South Merstham
Carers on PrimeCarers set their own rates. Hourly and overnight figures come from carers in and around South Merstham. 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 | £20per hour | £20 |
| Overnight careSleeping night, 8 hours. Waking nights cost more. | £116 | £124per night | £131.12 |
| 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 South Merstham can help with
Number of local carers who list experience with each condition.
- Dementia (Alzheimer, Vascular, etc.)429
- Physical Disability427
- Stroke427
- Anxiety426
- Depression422
- Respiratory Illness (COPD, Asthma, etc.)421
- Heart Disease420
- Urinary Disorder (UTI, Incontinence, etc.)420
What families near South Merstham say
Reviews left by clients for carers who work in South Merstham and the surrounding area. We publish them as written.
“She actually listens and is caring without being patronising anddoesn'tthink only her views count.”
Julie was what I expected from a committed carer. I would have loved to have wored weith her but she lies too far away. You Are lucy to hae her. she actually listens and is caring without being patronising anddoesn'tthink only her views count. I wish her well
Jean F on Julie C
“She is just one of those people that looks around, sees what needs to be done and does it.”
I would have given her 6 stars if I had been able. She is really bubbly and puts you at your ease, which is really important in personal care. Once she finishes the key tasks she just gets on with lots of other work without being asked. She is just one of those people that looks around, sees what needs to be done and…
Denise D on Sharon R
“Chizy is an excellent carer; I know Mum is in good hands when she is there.”
Chizy is an excellent carer; I know Mum is in good hands when she is there. She is always cheerful and demonstrates her care for Mum in many ways. She is attentive to detail and ensures Mum has everything she needs. I have no hesitation in recommending her.
Maria G on Chizy N
“Since Elmare has been Caring for my father I have felt a massive improvement in his overall happiness and contentment.”
Since Elmare has been Caring for my father I have felt a massive improvement in his overall happiness and contentment. She couldn’t be more helpful and attentive and he is really lucky to have her.
Lily S on Elmare H
“Fatuma has put her client completely at ease, and she never fails to tell me how lucky she is to have Fatuma caring for her.”
Fatuma is an excellent carer. Friendly, patient, reliable, trustworthy and punctual. She is caring for a blind lady who was nervous of using a carer, but Fatuma has put her client completely at ease, and she never fails to tell me how lucky she is to have Fatuma caring for her. Fatuma takes time to chat as well as…
Catherine W on Fatuma W
“She got straight down on my dad's lounge floor at my dad's level and spoke to him with a tone that was reassuring but not at all patronizing”
Cath is friendly, kind, empathic and highly professional. From day one, I felt that I could trust her with caring for my dad and also trust her with being in my dad's house when we'd go for appointments (when she'd clean and make dad's meals etc.) When Cath first started with us, my dad and I were both quite…
Bob E on Julie H
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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 South Merstham
To ensure a seamless and stress-free experience, your local PrimeCarers client manager, Charlotte, who oversees the South of the country, is here to support you every step of the way.
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 South Merstham
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.