Find a home carer in Watford
Compare local carers who have passed our ID, right to work, DBS and interview checks, read reviews from families nearby and contact them directly.
Irina D
Carer
“She looks after my dad like he is her own and their genuine connection is so wonderful to see.”
Jayson J
Carer
“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.”
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 Watford
A few of the 562 DBS-checked carers working in and around Watford. Every one has passed our ID, right to work, DBS and interview checks and sets their own rate.
What home care costs in Watford
Carers on PrimeCarers set their own rates. Hourly and overnight figures come from carers in and around Watford. 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 | £126.40per night | £136 |
| 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 Watford can help with
Number of local carers who list experience with each condition.
- Dementia (Alzheimer, Vascular, etc.)524
- Poor or Declining Mobility515
- Anxiety514
- Physical Disability514
- Depression513
- End Of Life Care506
- Rheumatoid Arthritis505
- Stroke504
What families near Watford say
Reviews left by clients for carers who work in Watford and the surrounding area. We publish them as written.
“We still (over two years later) see Rose as part of our extended family and invite her to our celebrations.”
Rose looked after and lived in with my mum - who had Alzheimer’s - for six and a half years, including throughout Covid and lockdowns. Before that she gave live-in care to my husband’s int for nearly three years. So we have extensive experience and knowledge of her abilities. Rose is caring and professional. She…
Sara N on Rose M
“Henry is an honest, calm and trustworthy man, with a patient, professional approach to his work.”
Henry cared for my 63 yr old husband, who lives with Multiple Sclerosis and Autism, supporting him as a wheelchair user with external catheter. Henry has a wide knowledge of how to provide good all-round care. Henry is an honest, calm and trustworthy man, with a patient, professional approach to his work. He is…
Helena N on Henry N
“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
“Jayson is skilful, intelligent, kind and sensitive and made an enormous difference for all of our family.”
Jayson looked after my elderly father, who was very infirm and had vascular dementia, for the last year or so of his life. Jayson is skilful, intelligent, kind and sensitive and made an enormous difference for all of our family. My father felt very relaxed and comfortable with him. He was also very good company and my…
Charles B on Jayson J
“My disabled brother gets on well with her and looks forward to her visits. She is patient and a wonderful carer!”
Kim is very reliable and kind. My disabled brother gets on well with her and looks forward to her visits. She is patient and a wonderful carer!
Gabi M on Kim L
“She was very kind and loving and he adored her. Even when the dementia got very very bad she had a lot of patience.”
Husna looked after my uncle during the day. I offered to be responsible for him as he had no children. When he developed dementia he needed care at home. Husna was extremely good with him. She showered him and changed him. Also occupied him during the day for example colouring in sketch books. She was very kind and…
Marion L on Husneara B
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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 Watford
Charlotte is your PrimeCarers account manager for Watford. 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 Watford
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.