Find a home carer in St Albans
Compare local carers who have passed our ID, right to work, DBS and interview checks, read reviews from families nearby and contact them directly.
Jaroslava P
Carer
“My aunt simply loved Jacca from the first time they met, and Jacca was wonderful with her.”
Henry N
Carer
“Henry is an honest, calm and trustworthy man, with a patient, professional approach to his work.”
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 St Albans
A few of the 436 DBS-checked carers working in and around St Albans. Every one has passed our ID, right to work, DBS and interview checks and sets their own rate.
What home care costs in St Albans
Carers on PrimeCarers set their own rates. Hourly and overnight figures come from carers in and around St Albans. 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 | £21 |
| Overnight careSleeping night, 8 hours. Waking nights cost more. | £116 | £125.60per night | £134.40 |
| 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 St Albans can help with
Number of local carers who list experience with each condition.
- Dementia (Alzheimer, Vascular, etc.)405
- Anxiety400
- Physical Disability398
- Depression396
- Poor or Declining Mobility396
- Stroke390
- End Of Life Care389
- Mild Cognitive Impairment387
What families near St Albans say
Reviews left by clients for carers who work in St Albans and the surrounding area. We publish them as written.
“Caroline was an extremely experienced carer and supported my father at the end of his life with kindness and love and her approach was truly exceptional.”
Caroline was an extremely experienced carer and supported my father at the end of his life with kindness and love and her approach was truly exceptional. Thank you Caroline Whoever Caroline looks after is so very lucky x
Nicky R on Caroline A
“She also skillfully encouraged Mum to get her appetite back by cooking her lovely meals and making sure she stayed hydrated.”
Olu/Toyin has been great with my Mum who’s 83 and has Alzheimer’s. Olu was thrown in at the deep-end as a live-in carer for 3 weeks. Mum had just been discharged from hospital, (having spent 4 weeks on a ward with Corona and secondary pneumonia) and Mum’s weak state didn’t phase Olu at all. A physiotherapist had given…
Amy F on Oluwatoyin Serifat A
“She looks after my dad like he is her own and their genuine connection is so wonderful to see.”
Irina is an absolutely outstanding carer. She looks after my dad like he is her own and their genuine connection is so wonderful to see. She is highly proactive, takes direction perfectly and constantly goes above and beyond expectations. Beyond her professional intuitive she has a truly, lovely, warm personality and…
Sammi H on Irina D
“She handled the new situation in front of her with such professionalism and I felt I could trust her 100%.”
I highly recommend Tabi for live in care work. She has spent 3 weeks with our dear mum over Christmas, who is bed bound and highly vulnerable. Tabi cared for her with such kindness and compassion. She had very busy days with double up care and hoisting etc. She handled the new situation in front of her with such…
Siobhan D on Sithabile Tabile M
“My father was very fond of Jayson and he became like a member of the family. We felt we could trust him completely and he never betrayed this trust.”
Jayson Jaducana cared for my father as a live-in carer for four years until my father's death. He was a stimulating companion for my father who had vascular dementia. My father didn't suffer fools lightly. He respected Jayson. In addition Jayson looked after my father's daily hygiene, medical and food needs…
Elaine S on Jayson J
“Florence has always been kind, patient and with a wonderful positive attitude, which she needed to deal with some of my mothers conditions.”
Florence has cared for my mother for 8 months, she has now entered a full-time care home. Florence has always been kind, patient and with a wonderful positive attitude, which she needed to deal with some of my mothers conditions. I would thoroughly recommend anyone who is seeking a carer to engage Florence. Her…
Tony R on Florence M
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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 St Albans
To further streamline the process of selecting the ideal private carer for your loved ones, your local PrimeCarers client manager, Charlotte, is committed to providing personalised assistance throughout the entire process.
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 St Albans
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.