Homeshare w/ older person in Abingdon

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS HOMESHARE PLEASE CONTACT US VIA THE FORM ON OUR WEBPAGE - AS OUTLINED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS AD.

This Homeshare opportunity is advertised by Homeshare Oxfordshire, a service of Age UK Oxfordshire, on behalf of the Householder(s). A Homeshare arrangement offers low cost accommodation in the home of an older person, or couple, in exchange for an agreed amount, typically 10 hours a week, of companionship and help around the home.

Are you a caring and broadminded female, with a keen interest in the environment and society? We are looking for the right person who can provide gentle companionship, plus a bit of practical help, to a sociable, eco-conscious older person in a quiet area of Abingdon?

The Householder, in her eighties, has a scientific background and worked as a programme producer in the early days of BBC2. She retired from a career in education social work and voluntary work for a variety of charitable causes. She still has an active social life – going out for book club, coffees, cinema/theatre with friends. She has a love of classical music and used to sing in her church choir.

The Householder cares deeply about nature/wildlife, the wider environment, animal welfare, community and a caring society. She is an animal lover, especially cats! She is open minded and interested in exploring questions of faith and spirituality and regularly attends her local church.

Rising early, she may go out socially during the morning or afternoon but is home for her main meal of the day at lunchtime. When at home she enjoys reading, listening to music, watching TV especially nature programmes including Spring Watch and Countryfile and likes to be in bed by 11pm. In the warmer weather she enjoys potting on house plants and encouraging wildlife in the garden.

The Householder is looking for some gentle companionship at home eg sharing a meal, watching TV, low key chatting about each other’s day and subjects of interest. A like-minded independent, younger person, keen to live in an eco-conscious way would be ideal.. A driver with their own car, able to help with the odd lift, is essential. A friendly cat would also be welcome!
She has a regular cleaner, gardener and IT support. The shared areas - bathroom, downstairs toilet, kitchen and garden would also be shared with a quiet, male lodger.

To find out more about Homesharing and to contact us about this opportunity please first visit the Homeshare Oxfordshire webpage (which can be found on Age UK Oxfordshire’s website) and complete our enquiry form at the bottom of the page. Homesharing is best suited to emotionally mature, reliable and friendly people who have the time, energy and commitment to engage and help out as agreed.

This Homeshare opportunity is advertised by Homeshare Oxfordshire on behalf of the Householder(s). Homeshare Oxfordshire is the local Homeshare Provider for Oxfordshire. We are part of Age UK Oxfordshire, a registered charity, and thus operate on a not-for-profit basis.