Homeshare with an older couple in North Oxford

Would you like to share the comfortable home of a friendly, welcoming older couple (and two indoor cats) in North Oxford (outside the ring road) giving 10 hours of your time each week as help/companionship in return for affordable accommodation?

The Householders enjoy classical music, radio 3, museums, concerts, cooking, chess, jigsaws, gardening, keeping up with current affairs and eating out from time to time.

The husband’s mobility and speech has been affected by a stroke. He uses a wheelchair but walks in the house as much as he can. His wife maintains an active lifestyle and is the main carer, supported by Carers who come daily to help with the morning routine. The couple have very supportive family living close by.

The room available is medium sized. There bathroom is shared with the Householders.

This would suit a relaxed, kind, friendly, person who also likes cats, and who could help with household tasks, some cooking and would enjoy sharing meals together from time to time. A patient person with some understanding of stroke, disability and of short term memory issues would be an asset. The reassurance of there being someone in the house most nights is very important.

Someone who might like to accompany the Householders on a park stroll or museum visit would be welcome. A driver would be a bonus (with the possibility of using the owners’ car) to help with lifts, but not essential. A chess player would also be a bonus!

If you are a reliable, mature, friendly person and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please first visit the Homeshare Oxford webpage for more information. If you wish to apply, please contact us using the online form on our webpage and confirm that you meet the Sharer eligibility criteria listed on the Information document

An application form, references, DBS check and interview are all requirements of the Homeshare process.

Homeshare Oxford is the local Homeshare provider for Oxfordshire. We are part of Age UK Oxfordshire, a registered charity, and operate on a not-for-profit basis.