 | What does it do?What is Homeshare?
Homeshare gives you live-in support in your own home
- Reliable live-in support
- Help with everyday domestic duties
- Assistance getting out and about
- Companionship and security
Homeshare is a simple and affordable service for people who feel vulnerable or isolated, and who need help and companionship around the home. Our carefully selected homesharers can help with things like cleaning, laundry and shopping, as well as providing friendship and security.
Homeshare gives you the support you need to enjoy life to the full and gives your loved ones peace of mind.
Who are Homesharers?
If you’re looking for a room and you’re willing to help an older or disabled person, then Homeshare could be for you!
- Huge savings on typical London rents
- 10 hours commitment perweek
- Quiet,comfortable environment
- Companionship in London
Homesharers come from many different backgrounds and walks of life.
There are no specific qualifications for homesharing, you just need to be caring and responsible in your outlook and willing to spend a regular portion of each week helping an older or disabled person with everyday domestic duties.
Homesharers are not required to provide personal care. In return you get your own room in the householder’s home and a share of the facilities, for a very reasonable monthly fee. |
Who it is for: Older people, and people with disabilities or long term health conditions | Where it is available: Local service covering: Barking & Dagenham, Barnet, Bexley, Brent, Bromley, Camden, City of London, Croydon, Ealing, Enfield, Greenwich, Hackney, Hammersmith &Fulham, Haringey, Harrow, Havering, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Kingston upon Thames, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Newham, Redbridge, Richmond upon Thames, Southwark, Sutton, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, Wandsworth, Westminster (Greater London). | How to access or apply for it: | Classification(s): Socialising, Home help, Independent living, Companionship /befriending, Homesharing, Homesharing, Domestic help | Info last updated: 09/01/2012. |
| About the service provider: | | Contact info: | Crossroads Care Central & North London: 6-8 York Mews, London, NW5 2UJ. (view on map) Telephone: 020 7485 7416 http://www.vitalise.org.uk | | Parent organisation: | Crossroads | | Who are they? | Crossroads Care is Britain's leading provider of support for carers and the people they care for. We work with over 35,000 individuals and their families, helping carers make a life of their own outside caring. We employ over 5,000 trained professionals, |
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