What is a home carer?
A home carer is a healthcare professional who delivers care and support to an individual in their own home. Also known as a private carer or home care carer, their daily duties are to provide bespoke support that aligns with your care needs and circumstances.
How we find you the right home carer
Through our seamless and stress-free enquiry process, we guide you through every step of your journey, helping you decide on the best home care option that meets your bespoke needs.
Offering compassionate support and expert advice from your initial care enquiry to receiving care at home, we’re here for you every step of the way.
Start with a conversation
To begin your journey, complete our enquiry form or call our friendly team on 0808 175 3609 – we’re ready to listen.
Tell us what matters most
We’ll take the time to understand your personal needs, preferences, and any concerns – no rush, no pressure.
Meet your dedicated advisor
You’ll be introduced to your own care liaison advisor, someone who’ll be by your side throughout your care placement journey.
Receive a personalised shortlist
Based on your unique needs, we’ll recommend care options we truly believe are the best fit.
Explore your options together
We’ll talk through each option with you, arrange visits or assessments, and answer all your questions.
We help put everything in place
Once you’ve made your choice, we’ll take care of the arrangements, so everything runs smoothly.
What can I expect from a home carer?
Receiving care from a home carer can allow you to maintain your independence whilst ensuring your care needs are met.
Home carers can provide bespoke care that meets your medical needs and circumstances. The duties of a home carer can include:
- Visiting your home daily
- Providing personal care
- Administering medication
- Offering companionship
- Preparing your meals
- Supporting with your mobility
Unsure if a home carer is right for you?
Choosing a care arrangement for yourself or a loved one can be a challenging decision to make, especially if you’re unsure of the type of care that best supports your circumstances.
Our expert team are available to discuss the different care options we can match you to and help you identify which care placement best aligns with your unique requirements.
If you’re unsure whether a home carer would be the best care placement to choose, don’t worry. Our teams can offer their expert guidance and advice at no cost, giving you the confidence you need to make an informed care choice when it matters most. Reach out to our team today by completing the short form below or phone 0808 175 3609.
What other home care options are available?
In addition to finding home carers for individuals and families, we also match people to home nurses, live-in care agencies and dementia care at home providers.
Learn more about these home care options below.
Home nurses
Home nurses, also known as private nurses, provide specialist care to people living in their own homes. They deliver bespoke care to support an individual’s condition or care needs. Home nurses provide the perfect arrangement for someone who requires specialist care and support and prefers to remain at home rather than in the hospital.
Dementia home care
Dementia home care provides specialist support to someone with dementia in their own home. By receiving care at home, the individual can remain in a familiar environment, spend time with their family and loved ones, maintain their lifestyle and routines whilst being cared for by a specialist dementia nurse or carer.
Live-in care
Live-in care is a consistent and supportive home care arrangement that provides 24/7 care and support from carers who reside within the person’s home. This type of care offers round-the-clock help, enabling the individual to remain at home, receive care when required, and still live independently.
Why choose CHS Healthcare to help find you a home carer?
Our specialist team takes the time to understand your unique home care needs, offering relevant home carer recommendations that best match your individual preferences and circumstances.
Providing specialist support and guidance to help you find the best home care arrangement
Growing network of CQC-regulated care at home providers and agencies across the UK
Supporting over 45,000 families and individuals to find the perfect home care placement
Offering continuous support from our advisors following your home care placement
30+ years of experience and a specialist expert team helping people find the right care placement
Commissioned by the NHS and recognised and trusted by healthcare professionals in the UK
CHS was extremely helpful and prompt with providing information to ensure a smooth handover to a home care provider. Thank you!
I found communication with CHS easy and they were quick to respond. They gave good, clear information and advice and always kept me updated.
My experience has been brilliant. CHS Healthcare has been fantastic and as a family we can’t thank them enough. CHS is highly recommended.
Advice and support about home care
If you’re looking for advice and guidance about home care, we have a range of articles, tips and information to help you during your care journey.
FAQs about home carers
For more information about home carers, please refer to our FAQs below.
1. What are the benefits of home carers?
Home carers are compassionate and skilled healthcare professionals who deliver care to someone in their own home. Choosing a home carer can allow you to maintain your independence and receive care at home whilst maintaining your lifestyle and hobbies.
Home carers can provide many benefits for the individual receiving care as well as their family, including:
- Making regular home visits
- Providing companionship
- Carrying out errands
- Helping with personal care
- Supporting you to stay active and mobile
- Completing household duties
- Delivering bespoke medical care and assistance
2. What is the difference between home carers and home nurses?
The key difference between home carers and home nurses is the type of care delivered. Home carers provide general care and assistance, whereas home nurses deliver more specialist care that is better suited for someone with a clinical condition or complex medical requirements.
3. How much does a home carer cost?
The cost of a home carer can change depending on what you’re looking for and your circumstances. Key factors that can contribute to the cost of a home carer are:
- The location of your home
- The type of care you require, such as general assistance, medical care or companionship
- The home carer agency you choose
- The hours of care you require a home carer
At CHS, we understand that the cost of care can be a key factor when looking for the perfect home care arrangement.
Our home care selection service ensures we match you to home carers that best meet your personal requirements and circumstances such as cost, location, the hours you require care and much more.
4. Are CHS Healthcare’s recommended home carers from CQC-registered care agencies?
The home carers we match to individuals and families are all from care agencies and providers that are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). As part of our commitment to providing our clients with the best possible care options, we assess our extensive network of rigorously vetted home care providers to find you the perfect home carer.
With a growing network of over 4000 home care providers and care homes, we help people every day find tailored care options that meet their exact needs.
5. How do I find a home carer?
Our home care selection service can help you choose the perfect home carer arrangement for yourself or a family member. We provide bespoke, hands-on, compassionate support to ensure we find you the best care placement from our extensive network of accredited home care providers and agencies.
If you require an urgent home carer or you’re preparing in advance, our teams are on hand to support you in making an informed choice when it matters most.
If you’re looking to arrange a home carer for yourself or a loved one and need support, please get in touch with our team by completing our short form above.
