How did you choose the best home carers in Poole?

By what their clients said first, then by their record. We start from every carer who offers visits and is based within about 45 minutes of Poole, and keep those with a studio portrait and a profile that says enough about them to be useful. They are ordered by their client rating and how many reviews they have, then by whether a client wrote a review we can quote, then by their record with PrimeCarers, their years of experience and the care they have given through us. 5 of the 6 carers profiled here have client reviews, averaging 5.0 out of 5.

Are the carers on this page vetted?

Yes. Before a carer appears on PrimeCarers they have passed an enhanced DBS check, an identity check and a right-to-work check, and had an online interview with our team. That DBS must have been issued within the last 18 months, and it has to be renewed every 18 months. We check that a carer is caring; their skills, qualifications and training are for you to check with them. How we vet carers sets out each step.

Can we meet a carer before booking?

Yes, and it is worth doing. Message the carers you like through PrimeCarers with the visits you need and anything that has been difficult, then arrange a video call or a visit. Talking to a carer is free and nothing is booked until you say so. Most families speak to two or three carers before choosing.

How much do the best home carers in Poole charge?

The carers profiled on this page charge £19.20 to £25 an hour, with our fee included. Across Poole carers charge £19 to £25 an hour, typically £20. Agencies usually charge £28 to £35 an hour for a visit. The cost of home care in Poole works through what a week of visits comes to.

Are there carers in Poole with dementia experience?

All 12 carers on this page list dementia on their profile. A tick on a profile is the carer's own description, so ask each one about the people with dementia they have cared for and what they found hardest. Dementia care at home covers what good support looks like at each stage.

Do any of the carers in Poole speak a language other than English?

Yes. Between them the carers on this page speak Afrikaans, Dutch, Flemish, Polish, Romanian, Slovak, Spanish and Yoruba as well as English, and the search can filter by language. For someone whose first language has come back to them with age or dementia, a carer who shares it can make visits much easier.

What if the first carer is not right?

Then you choose another, and the same search shows who else is available. For visits, notice under the contract is 48 hours, and PrimeCarers makes no charge to stop or change carer. It helps to agree at the start that the first couple of weeks are a trial for both of you. Our team can help you find someone else in the meantime.

Can one of these carers stay overnight or live in?

Some can, and their profile says so. Of the carers profiled here, 3 also offer overnight care and 4 offer live-in care. Live-in carers travel much further for a placement than visiting carers do, so the best live-in carers in Poole is a separate page, drawn from a wider area.

The 6 Best Home Carers in Poole (2026)

The best home carers in Poole

55 home carers are based within about 45 minutes of Poole. This page profiles the six with the strongest record, starting with the five who have been reviewed by clients. Each profile has their photo, their own description of the work and, where there is one, what a client wrote about them.

Chosen by PrimeCarers from carers’ profiles and client reviews · Updated October 2026

Based in Poole · 2 years caring · Drives

Beckee W.

Client rating: 5.0from 1 review
Hourly rate: £25 an hour, our fee included
Through PrimeCarers: 1,088 hours of care

In Beckee’s words

“I'm based in Poole and offer hourly visiting care, live-in care and overnight support, which means I get to see people at very different points in their day, from an early morning routine to settling someone for the night. Over two years of care work, that range has taught me to read what someone actually needs in the moment, rather than following a fixed script.”

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 doesn’t go unnoticed, and it means a lot.

Sophie B., a client of Beckee’s, 2025

Experience Beckee writes about

Dementia
Stroke
Motor neurone disease
Palliative care
Learning disabilities
Arthritis

Outside work, Beckee lists walking, yoga, socialising and board games.

See Beckee’s full profile

Based in Ringwood · 14 years caring · Drives

Nina R.

Client rating: 5.0from 1 review
Hourly rate: £25 an hour, our fee included
Through PrimeCarers: 178 hours of care

In Nina’s words

“Early in my career I chose not to pursue nursing qualifications, because what I really wanted was more time with patients rather than paperwork. That decision has shaped the last 12 years, working as a hands-on carer across general hospitals, neuro hospitals, care homes and the community, and it is still the part of the job I find most rewarding.”

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 a time of crisis.

A previous client, a client of Nina’s, 2023

Experience Nina writes about

Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Multiple sclerosis
Palliative care
Mental health

Outside work, Nina lists walking, dancing, cooking & baking and decorating.

See Nina’s full profile

Based in Sturminster Newton · 8 years caring · Drives

Rachel D.

Client rating: 5.0from 1 review
Hourly rate: £23 an hour, our fee included
Also offers: Live-in care

In Rachel’s words

“People often tell me I'm easy to talk to and steady under pressure, which matters when someone is having a difficult day. I offer hourly and live-in care around Sturminster Newton, and over eight years I've built that calm approach through hands-on work rather than time spent on formal qualifications.”

Experience Rachel writes about

Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Palliative care
Arthritis
Hoists

Outside work, Rachel lists walking, dancing, reading and watching TV.

See Rachel’s full profileOne review on the profile

Based in Wellow · 5 years caring

Ngaveje K.

Client rating: 5.0from 1 review
Hourly rate: £19.20 an hour, our fee included
Also offers: Overnight care

In Ngaveje’s words

“My working week is a mix of hourly visits and overnight stays around Wellow, and the part I enjoy most is the companionship, the conversations over a cup of tea or a shared meal that make a real difference to someone's day. I have five years of experience supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and heart conditions, among other things, and I speak both Afrikaans and English.”

Experience Ngaveje writes about

Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Personal care
Medication
Cooking

Speaks Afrikaans as well as English.

See Ngaveje’s full profileOne review on the profile

Based in Weymouth · 1 year caring · Drives

Hakeem A.

Client rating: 5.0from 1 review
Hourly rate: £19.20 an hour, our fee included
Also offers: Overnight care

In Hakeem’s words

“Cooking and baking are what I turn to in my own time, and I like bringing that same care into my work, whether that is making sure a meal is enjoyable or just properly warm. I offer hourly and overnight care in Weymouth, and although I am still early in my career, I have worked hard to build my skills through online learning and hands on experience across care homes, private homes and agency work.”

Experience Hakeem writes about

Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Arthritis
Hoists
Catheter and stoma care

Outside work, Hakeem lists walking, cooking & baking, puzzles and socialising.

See Hakeem’s full profileOne review on the profile

Based in Swanage · 7 years caring · Drives

Susan M.

Client rating: No reviews on PrimeCarers yet
Hourly rate: £25 an hour, our fee included
Through PrimeCarers: 2,978 hours of care

In Susan’s words

“I came to care because I like being useful to people in a steady, practical way, and four years on that is still what keeps me in it. I am based in Swanage and offer both hourly visits and live-in care, and speaking both English and Afrikaans means I can put a good range of people at ease.”

Experience Susan writes about