Homeshare w/ an older person in Church Hanborough

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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.

Female sharer to share with an active, independent and friendly retired architect (and his dog!) offering ensuite accommodation in the small annex of a lovely Cotswolds cottage.

The Householder is interested in art, history and enjoys reading, radio and films, documentaries and news on TV. He regularly goes for walks, plays golf and tennis on a regular basis and is a keen skier.

Although still active, due to having Parkinson’s disease the Householder is finding certain tasks more of a challenge. A recent Homeshare arrangement has sadly come to and end (due to the Sharer moving to Scotland) hence this opportunity being available.

The Householder values quiet time alone but also enjoys regular company and feels reassured that that there is someone around. He has a supportive family who visit occasionally but who do not live close by.

Someone who enjoys food, would be happy to cook several times a week and share good conversation over lunches and/or evening meals would be much appreciated. Help with a few household chores, tidying and a little admin and IT help would be very welcome. A dog-lover who would be happy to help with regular dog walking and occasional dog-sitting is essential!

This opportunity would suit a 35+ female who is easy going, friendly, independent and sensitive and who would enjoy interesting and good-natured company whilst being happy to help in the ways outlined above.

It could work very well for someone who mainly worked from home some of the time and who was around a fair bit, with both Householder and Sharer getting on with their own independent lives. Although the Householder is still currently driving, someone with a driving license and able to give the odd lift from time to time would be ideal.

The Householder is usually away few times a year for around a long weekend or week, during when dog-sitting could be welcomed. The dog is a very good natured 8-year-old rescue-Labrador who has two daily walks and who doesn’t like to be left alone. So a Sharer who is either home-based or who would be able to work from home when the Householder was away (or maybe take the dog to work!) is required.

The Householder is fully vaccinated and sensibly cautious. The Sharer should also be fully vaccinated, and willing to take precautions to avoid exposure to the virus and adhere to COVID regulations.

The Householder is fully vaccinated and sensibly cautious. The Sharer should also be fully vaccinated, and willing to take precautions to avoid exposure to the virus and adhere to COVID regulations.

The cottage is in the peaceful village of Church Hanborough, on the edge of the Cotswolds, 7 miles from Oxford and 6 miles from Witney. Nearby Long Hanborough rail station connects to Oxford (6 minutes) and London (60 minutes).

The accommodation offered is in a very small annex with small ensuite bathroom, mezzanine office/living space and connects to a large shared kitchen.

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 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.