Are you looking for companionship or help around the home?

Are you willing to trade a few hours a week for affordable accommodation?

If the answer is “yes” to either of these questions then Homeshare may be of interest, so read on.  Homeshare, a not-for-profit charity, is a way of helping people to help each other.  It matches people with different needs, who both have something to offer.

A householder is someone, often an older person, who needs help and/or companionship and has a room for someone to stay in.

A homesharer is someone looking for accommodation and in exchange can offer approximately 10 hours practical support a week such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and gardening – tasks that will be agreed between the two people with support from the Homeshare team.

Homeshare is NOT live-in care, a live-in housekeepr or a simple lodger arrangement.   Nursing or personal care (such as help with feeding, toileting or bathing) are NOT part of this agreement.

If you’re interested then find out more by contacting Michelle La Garde, Homeshare Co-ordinator on 01494 568 888 or michellel@ategi.co.uk or look up more details on their website www.ategi.org.uk.