What the Opportunity entails:

An older lady is seeking a Sharer for her home to offer a little practical help and company each week in exchange for the low-cost accommodation.

She likes to be as independent as possible, but would value the friendly reassurance of someone in her home overnight. She would also like some general practical help around the home such as picking up shopping, cooking up to four meals each week, sharing some meals, light cleaning and tidying, unloading the dishwasher, carrying heavier items, and ad hoc practical help and errands as may be needed. The lady has a cat, and the Sharer would also be responsible feeding the cat when she is away, including over the summer, so a cat lover essential.

The accommodation on offer is a furnished double bedroom, shared use of the shower room and bathroom, and kitchen.

The property is conveniently located just 12 minutes’ walk from Manor House Station (Picadilly Line) and 15 minutes’ walk from Finsbury Park Station (Picadilly and Victoria lines, many buses, Thames Linke and National Rail – Great Northern Line).

The lady is an artist (still practising). She reads The Guardian, watching TV programmes (Channel 4, Eastenders), enjoys crosswords, visiting art galleries and going to her studio. She has a good circle of friends, family and neighbours. She enjoys healthy, organic Mediterranean dishes and has spent a lot of time in Spain.