Low cost accommodation in Sydenham/Lewisham SE23

A couple are seeking a second Sharer to join the household, live in their home and offer up to 15 hours’ help and company each week in exchange for the low-cost accommodation.

The husband has short-term memory problems due to early Alzheimer’s so as his wife still works part-time, they are seeking a second Sharer for their home to give a mix of general practical help around the home, plus some friendly company, ideally having some time to give during the week days.

The practical help would include cooking some healthy (mainly vegetarian) meals, light cleaning/tidying, a bit of ironing, picking up shopping, prompts and reminders, simple IT help, and some friendly company, such as going on walks, having a chat, pottering n the garden.

The accommodation on offer is a spacious bedroom with a single bed and wardrobe, and shared use of the bathroom, kitchen, sitting room and garden, in a clean and tidy home.

The property is in a lovely location approx. 15 minutes’ walk from Sydenham Station in one direction and Forest Hill in the other (both London Overground and National Rail), and close to a lovely park.

The person enjoys listening to music, cycling, the company of friends, going for walks and gardening.

As a Sharer you are free to work or study as long as you have enough spare time to give the agreed level of company and support. The ideal Sharer will be a positive, friendly, kind, helpful and reliable non-smoker who ideally shares some of the person’s interests.

If you are interested, please email a little information about yourself, your hours of availability, if you can commit for at least a year, and why you are interested in, and think you may be suitable for, this share. We can then give you more details about this specific situation.

£150 per month plus contribution to household bills (£60 per month).

Council tax band – F

We are a Homeshare agency specialising in finding Sharers for people who have a spare room and would welcome and benefit from some company and practical help. As a Community Interest Company, the monthly payment goes towards the running of the scheme.