Householders

Householders are often older people, who have a spare room in their home and would benefit from companionship and low level practical support with day to day tasks. Tasks vary depending on Householders needs however often include help with cooking, cleaning, maintaining the garden, shopping, managing appointments and walking your pet.

Homeshare North East can help you in finding a Homesharer that is right for you. We are here to facilitate the arrangement and provide ongoing support to you throughout your match.

We understand that every match and every individual we work with are different. We endeavour to understand your needs and find the right person to move into your home.

Why choose Homeshare?

At Homeshare North East, we want to support you to continue living independently at home. Homesharing is an affordable and secure option that allows you to maintain your independence at home while providing a lifeline to those in need of affordable housing. By opening your home, you’re not only gaining companionship and support but also helping to shape a brighter future for the next generation.

At Homeshare North East we know how important living at home is and want to enable you to continue doing just that, with the reassurance and support of someone being close by.

As a family member, you want your loved one to remain as independent as possible, whilst knowing there is someone there to provide company, friendship and practical support.

Homeshare North East:

• Provides friendship and companionship

• Promotes independence

• Gives peace of mind that someone trusted is there to support you/your loved one

• Is extremely cost effective for practical support in the home

• Provides overnight presence helping you/your loved one feel safe and secure

• Is a chance to share life experiences and skills with likeminded people

• Provides regular, face to face support throughout the duration of the match, through monthly home visits

What does it cost?

The Householder and Homesharer both pay a monthly fee to Homeshare North East. The fees cover the cost of the recruitment process, checks, facilitation of the match, monthly reviews and ongoing support throughout the match. These fees support the running of Homeshare North East, helping more people to benefit from Homeshare.

Householders pay a monthly fee of £80 which equates to around £2.60 per day. In comparison to the cost of cleaners, gardeners and overnight care, Homeshare is extremely cost effective. Homesharing allows you to benefit from companionship, friendship and practical support on a daily basis, in the comfort of your own home. Homesharers often contribute fairly to household bills, this is something we discuss on an individual basis.

How does Homeshare work?

Step 1. Contact us for an initial conversation about how Homeshare North East could work for you or your loved one. Let us find out a little more about you or your loved one and how Homeshare could benefit you or them.

Step 2. If you feel Homeshare is the right option for you or your loved one, we will arrange a face to face visit to discuss further. We can explore what you hope to gain from Homesharing and how you envisage the arrangement working. If you or your loved one has existing support in place, we can discuss how this can be complimented. We're here to answer any questions you may have. Rest assured, we have a very thorough vetting process. We conduct checks on anyone that would like to Homeshare with you through an Enhanced DBS check, references and finance checks to ensure the utmost safety.

Step 3. We spend time finding the perfect Homeshare match for you. We identify one, or more, suitable and carefully vetted (including Enhanced DBS vetting) Homesharers and with us there to support you, we will introduce you to the Homesharer. If you are happy to proceed with the Homesharer we have found, we will support you in making decisions about the support you need and the finer details of the Homeshare agreement, ensuring everyone's needs and expectations are addressed.

Step 4. Collectively, we will select a date to begin your Homeshare journey. Initially, this begins with a 4 week trial period. Homeshare North East will continue to provide ongoing support with regular, in person visits to your home and phone calls.

Step 5. At the end of the four week trial period, we arrange a face to face meeting to ensure both parties would like the Homeshare arrangement to continue, making any amendments to the Homeshare agreement if necessary. We continue to provide ongoing support with regular, in person visits to your home and phone calls. We are here to support you at every step throughout your Homeshare journey.