Homeshare involves bringing together two people, often from two different generations. It address the pressing needs of two sets of people; it helps vulnerable, older or disabled people, the ” Householder”, to stay connected to society, to feel safe and retain – and – regain – a level of supported independence, to acquire a sense of value and purpose and to reduce loneliness and anxiety. Homeshare also helps the volunteers, “Sharers” (mature students, key workers, other professionals) with an affordable housing option.
For the Householder, homeshare offers low-cost, live-in practical help for just £5.50 per day which enables independence in their own home as well as some company, reassurance and a chance for a new friendship to grow.
For the Sharers, homeshare is so much more than an affordable home; it is about developing a connection with people, giving something back to society and improving their own psychological well-being.
Share and Care Homeshare is a Community Interest Company and the most experienced homeshare provider in the UK, having been matching and mentoring homeshares for over 18 years. Share and Care Homeshare offers its service nationally across London and the UK.
We are proud to have been invited to outline the benefits and challenges of the homeshare sector to the Cabinet Minister for Social Care and several senior policy advisors. We contributed to the White Paper, People at the Heart of Care , led by the Department of Health and Social Care; and we continue to be consulted in on-going sessions and are passionate to ensure homeshare is recognised as a valuable way forward and as a solution for adult social care reform.
Why use Share and Care Homeshare?
- EXPERIENCED – Having matched many thousands of homeshare arrangements since 2006, you
can have confidence in our expertise - VALUE – Our Sharers offer 15 hours of practical help and company per week
- TRUSTED – We are founder members of the Homeshare Association and adhere to its Principle Standards
- SAFE – We have a Safeguarding Lead in the organisation and a robust Safeguarding Policy
- POSITIVE – By using Share and Care Homeshare you can be assured that you will experience a high quality and personal service. Read our 2024 Homeshare Report
- COMMUNITY – We are a Community Interest Company. Alongside Homeshare we offer FREE online exercise classes and other local services
The Householder provides a bedroom in their home to their Sharer in exchange for some friendly company and practical help; they also benefit from the reassurance and security of someone living in their property.
The Householder may be an older person or, indeed, anyone with support needs; we support both individuals and Families.
The Sharer gives companionship and low level practical support in exchange for a bedroom in the property. Click for all current opportunities.
If homeshare is not for you at this time, you may be interested in our sister company, Unity Living where a matched and vetted Helpful Housemate pays a lower-than-market rent and also offers a few hours of help each week.
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