Outstanding independent carers in Northumberland, Tyneside and Cumbria

At Sparrow, we only work with outstanding carers.

As a family business, we only work with carers we’d trust to look after our own mum and dad. So you get to choose your ideal match from our network of outstanding, independent carers.

Choose your ideal carer


With no upfront costs or commitments you’re in complete control. Meet as many carers as you need, and simply choose the carer or carers who are the best fit for you.

Direct care from your carer, support from Sparrow


You get a familiar face, a direct relationship with someone you trust, and truly personalised care. 

A better deal for carers, and savings for you


We support your carer so they can focus on caring for you — and we’re here for you when you need us.

Our carers are independent and set their own rates, so they’re finally fairly paid.

With our low 10% fee and care from just £22/hr, you save money too.

Are you looking for an outstanding independent carer in Northumberland, Tyneside or Cumbria?

How does finding care with Sparrow work?

Finding outstanding self-employed carers has never been easier. Simply submit a care enquiry online or give us a call and we’ll take it from there. Here are three simple steps to finding your ideal independent carer with Sparrow.

Tell us about the care you're looking for

1. Tell us about the care you're looking for

Submit a care enquiry online or call us on 01434 444 888.

We’ll take time to understand your requirements and what matters most to you, then come back to you with a shortlist of suitable carers in your area.

Choose an ideal carer from your shortlist

2. Choose an ideal carer from your shortlist

We’ll put you in touch with carers from your shortlist.

You can chat on the phone and arrange to meet face to face to make sure they’re a good fit. Take your time and ask all the questions you need — you only move forward when you find a carer who’s just right for you.

Direct care with support from Sparrow

3. Direct care with support from Sparrow

Your carer works directly for you with no middleman, so you get consistent, truly personalised care.

Meanwhile, Sparrow supports your carer with training, admin advice and more. We’re here for you too and will always try to help you find the cover or additional care you need.

Sparrow Self-Employed Carers in Numbers

40+

Sparrow carers in our network

2,150

Hours of exceptional care each month

5/5

Average ratings from our clients

£7.39

Average cost saving per hour of care*

*Average cost of care with Sparrow carers compared to the Homecare Association’s minimum price for homecare.

How can Sparrow help me find the right care?

Sparrow make it easy for you to connect with outstanding self-employed carers in your local area. Based in the Tyne Valley, our network of carers covers Northumberland, Tyneside and Cumbria. Here’s how we can help you to find the perfect local carers for you or your family.

Sparrow only work with outstanding carers

Sparrow only work with outstanding carers

We take real care to choose the very best carers. Following interviews, DBS, identity & reference checks, we only work with carers that we would trust to look after our own mum and dad.

Access to our network of Sparrow carers

Access to our network of Sparrow carers

Sparrow are here for you if you ever need additional care too. Whether you need short term cover or longer term support it’s good to know our network of carers is here to help if they can.

Money savings for you better pay for carers

Money savings for you, better pay for carers

You’ll typically make significant savings with our self-employed carers. It’s better for carers too. Instead of the minimum wage they are finally fairly paid, and that leads to better care for you too.

Tom and Anna Colour

About Sparrow and our philosophy

Sparrow Self-Employed Carers are based in Hexham, Northumberland and run by brother and sister Tom and Anna. We help families across Northumberland, Tyneside, and Cumbria to find outstanding independent carers.

As carers ourselves, we believe that the best care starts with finding the right person to care for you — someone who understands your needs, and who treats you with warmth and respect. So we started Sparrow to make it easier to find your perfect carer just when you need them.

Every Sparrow carer is carefully chosen not just for their experience and skills, but for their personal qualities too. Our guarantee to your family is that we only work with carers we would happily trust to look after our own mum and dad.

Click below to find out more about Sparrow, or give us a call to chat about how we can help your family find the right care.

Sparrow Testimonials

“Continued Care For Ann”

Without the support of Sparrow Carers, and particularly Sam, I would not have been able to continue caring for Ann at home.”

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Jim Darlington

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“A Lifeline For Me”

Finding Sparrow Carers really was a lifeline.

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“The support was priceless.”

Sparrow provided complete peace of mind. They worked at great speed

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Jacky Brown

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