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The best home carers in South Yorkshire

71 home carers are based within about 45 minutes of South Yorkshire. This page profiles the six with the strongest record, and every one of them has 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

How these carers were chosen

Of the 54 carers near South Yorkshire with a photo on their profile, 46 have a studio portrait, an hourly rate and a profile full enough to quote. The six below are the strongest of them on three measures.

  1. 1

    What clients said

    Rating and number of reviews come first. Reviews come from clients who booked through PrimeCarers, screened before they appear and never edited; references carers have added from past clients are not verified.

  2. 2

    Their record with us

    How reliably they have worked through PrimeCarers, how long they have been caring, and how many hours of care they have given.

  3. 3

    A profile worth reading

    A clear portrait and enough written about their work to judge them by. The words under each name are the carer’s, and we have only shortened them.

Six carers, best first

The best-rated home carers near South Yorkshire

They are based in Sheffield, Chesterfield and Doncaster. Four have been caring for ten years or more, and five drive. Between them they have given 1,883 hours of care through PrimeCarers.

Based in Sheffield · 19 years caring

Irene N.

Client rating
5.0from 3 reviews
Hourly rate
£19 an hour, our fee included
Through PrimeCarers
1,593 hours of care
In Irene’s words

“I am a very kind and loving person always happy to help and I love being a carer that’s why I have been a carer for over 17 years working in various roles in the care sector. I also love meeting new people and enjoy seeingwhen my help has changed someone’s life for better.”

Irene is extremely personable and very caring, while at the same time being very practical, she pays attention to detail and supports, encourages and engages with my partner very well. So pleased I found her

Tish M., a client of Irene’s, 2024

Outside work, Irene lists walking, cooking & baking, decorating and gardening.

See Irene’s full profile2 more reviews on the profile

Based in Sheffield · 20 years caring · Drives

Wendy O.

Client rating
5.0from 2 reviews
Hourly rate
£18.80 an hour, our fee included
Through PrimeCarers
246 hours of care
In Wendy’s words

“Hi there my name is Wendy and I am a experienced Carer who lives in North Sheffield. I am a friendly honest and reliable person who really enjoys getting to know and helping others. I have been employed as a private carer for the last ten years but previous to that cared for my own mother who unfortunately had a serious stroke and needed full time care.”

She was quickly able to identify Margaret’s needs and preferred way of doing things and the two were soon laughing and singing together! Their walks to the woodland bench and drives to the coffee shop were highlights of Margaret’s week.

Linda C., a client of Wendy’s, 2026

Experience Wendy writes about

  • Stroke

Outside work, Wendy lists walking, dancing, card games and puzzles.

See Wendy’s full profileOne more review on the profile

Based in Chesterfield · 18 years caring · Drives

Ernest C.

Client rating
5.0from 1 review
Hourly rate
£19.20 an hour, our fee included
Also offers
Overnight care and live-in care
In Ernest’s words

“I once accompanied a district nurse on a home visit the day after a patient had been discharged from hospital. Within minutes, the situation became one no carer hopes to face, and what mattered most was staying calm and keeping the person's dignity intact.”

Ernest is an amazing professional carer who delivers care from the heart.

Melanie B., a client of Ernest’s, 2024

Experience Ernest writes about

  • Dementia
  • Stroke
  • Palliative care
  • Arthritis
  • Coming home from hospital
  • Hoists

Outside work, Ernest lists walking, card games, gardening and photography.

See Ernest’s full profile

Based in Sheffield · 2 years caring · Drives

Michael Onyemaechi E.

Client rating
5.0from 1 review
Hourly rate
£27.50 an hour, our fee included
Also offers
Overnight care
In Michael’s words

“One client I supported needed intermittent catheter care through the night, and when two of his other carers were suddenly unable to work, I kept showing up. I ended up covering twelve consecutive nights until the agency found cover, because his wife was already stretched thin and I knew how much they needed someone steady beside them. That period taught me what this work is really about, being the person a family can rely on when things get difficult.”

Made me feel at ease in my own home and I felt safe, no issues, problems or concerns. Very professional. Took the time to listen and learn about my care needs and conditions. Very thankful and grateful for all care given.

Jasmine A., a client of Michael’s, 2026

Experience Michael writes about

  • Dementia
  • Parkinson's
  • Stroke
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Palliative care
  • Hoists

Speaks Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba as well as English.

See Michael’s full profile

Based in Doncaster · 3 years caring · Drives

Vani N.

Client rating
5.0from 1 review
Hourly rate
£20 an hour, our fee included
Also offers
Overnight care and live-in care
In Vani’s words

“Families who know me often describe me as calm and steady, someone who listens carefully and adjusts to what's actually needed rather than following a fixed routine. I'm currently based in Doncaster, where I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and I'm also working towards my Adult Care Level 3 qualification alongside my three years in the role. I speak English and Fijian, which has helped me connect with a range of clients and families.”

Vani took excellent care of my father, Stan. She actively engaged with him rather than passively just looking after his needs. I would highly recommend her. Dad said they laughed and chatted all day long. She was very professional in terms of his medication, meals and personal care but had a great warmth to her personality. I will be seeking Vani's support in the future.

Amanda L., a client of Vani’s, 2024

Experience Vani writes about

  • Dementia
  • Parkinson's
  • Stroke
  • Personal care
  • Medication

Speaks Fijian as well as English. Outside work, Vani lists walking, dancing, cooking & baking and gardening.

See Vani’s full profile

Based in Doncaster · 20 years caring · Drives

Newman D.

Client rating
5.0from 3 reviews
Hourly rate
£18.80 an hour, our fee included
Also offers
Live-in care
In Newman’s words

“I am flexible, reliable and possess excellent time keeping skills. I am an enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable, responsible and hard working person. I am a mature team worker and adaptable to all challenging situations. I am able to work well both in a team environment as well as using own initiative. E, Science, Mathematics - Doncaster November 2013 to June 2016 Manual handling,medication assistance toileting,record keeping.”

Experience Newman writes about

  • Mental health
  • Catheter and stoma care
  • Medication

Speaks Sign Language and Makaton as well as English. Outside work, Newman lists painting, walking, dancing and cooking & baking.

See Newman’s full profile3 reviews on the profile

More carers near South Yorkshire

The next six on the same measure. A carer without reviews is newer to PrimeCarers, not a worse carer, so read the profile and talk to them.

See every carer who could visit South Yorkshire

How to choose

How to choose between home carers in South Yorkshire

The carers above have the strongest records near South Yorkshire, but the right one for your family depends on the visits you need, so start from those.

  1. 1

    Write down the visits you need

    Half an hour
    What time of day, how long each visit, and what has to happen in it: getting up and washed, tablets, a meal, a walk to the shops. Add anything that has gone wrong before. This becomes your first message to every carer.
  2. 2

    Shortlist two or three carers near South Yorkshire

    Free
    For visits, a short journey matters, because the early and late calls are the ones a long drive puts at risk. Look at where each carer is based, then read their reviews for specific things they did.
  3. 3

    Talk to each one

    This week
    A video call or a visit of twenty minutes is enough. Use the questions below, and let your relative meet them if they can, because how the two of them get on matters as much as experience.
  4. 4

    Start with a trial fortnight

    Weeks 1 and 2
    Agree the visit times, the rate and how you will hear from the carer after each visit. The booking, the agreement between you and the carer, and payments are all set up on PrimeCarers.

Questions to ask a visiting carer

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Experience

The visits

Keeping in touch

What they charge

What the best home carers in South Yorkshire charge

Each carer sets their own rate. The carers profiled above charge £18.80 to £27.50 an hour with our fee included, close to the typical £19 for South Yorkshire.

Hourly rates for visits in South YorkshireOur fee included
  1. The carers on this page6 carers£18.80 to £27.50
  2. Carers across South YorkshireThe middle half of rates£19 to £21
  3. A home care agencyTypical charge for a visit£28 to £35

From carers' own profiles, October 2026. Agency figures are the range we quote across the site.

A visit is charged by the hour, and most families start with one or two visits a day. The cost of home care in South Yorkshire works through what a week comes to, and funding care covers the help available from the council and the NHS.

What we check

What every carer on this page has passed, and what is yours to check

PrimeCarers is an introductory service. We check their identity, right to work and enhanced DBS, and they record an online interview; whether they are right for your relative is your decision, and the profiles above are there to help you make it.

Enhanced DBS, renewed every 2 years

Checked before a carer appears: an enhanced DBS (or PVG in Scotland, Access NI in Northern Ireland) issued within the last 2 years, and it has to be renewed every 2 years while they work through PrimeCarers.

Identity and right to work

Photo identity verified, and the right to work in the UK checked, before the profile goes live.

An online interview

A recorded online interview, answered in the carer’s own time, about their experience and how they approach care. It is not a test of skills or a guarantee of suitability.

What we do not verify

Training certificates, qualifications and references. Carers can list these on their profile; ask about them when you talk, and ask to see anything that matters to your relative’s care.

How we check carers sets out each check in detail.

Questions

Questions families in South Yorkshire ask about choosing a home carer

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 South Yorkshire, 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. All 6 carers profiled here have client reviews, averaging 5.0 out of 5.

Yes. Before a carer appears on PrimeCarers they have passed an enhanced DBS check, an identity check and a right-to-work check, and recorded an online interview. That DBS must have been issued within the last 2 years, and it has to be renewed every 2 years. Their skills, qualifications and training are for you to check with them. How we check carers sets out each step.

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.

The carers profiled on this page charge £18.80 to £27.50 an hour, with our fee included. Across South Yorkshire carers charge £19 to £21 an hour, typically £19. Agencies usually charge £28 to £35 an hour for a visit. The cost of home care in South Yorkshire works through what a week of visits comes to.

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.

Yes. Between them the carers on this page speak Fijian, Hausa, Igbo, Makaton, Shona, Sign Language 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.

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.

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

More on home care in South Yorkshire

Where the nearest carers live

From the profiles of the carers based within about 45 minutes of South Yorkshire

For visits a carer's home town matters: the shorter the drive, the easier it is to cover early and late visits.

Home care in the areas around South Yorkshire

The best home carers in the areas around South Yorkshire

The 4 council areas in South Yorkshire

Each council runs its own adult social care, needs assessments and direct payments, so each area has its own page with its towns.

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