How Homeshare works

Finding the right person to share a home with

We match someone who needs a little help to stay living independently in their own home, with someone needing somewhere affordable to live.

In return for low cost accommodation, the Homesharer provides at least 10 hours of support a week to the Householder. They are not expected to be a personal carer, but commit to giving a little help around the house, help with shopping or providing companionship and the security of having someone else in the house.

Watch this video to hear what it’s like from people who do Homeshare.

Phone us on 07519536074 or Register interest online

Examples of support

Gardening

Shopping

Cooking

Errands

Cost

Both Householder and Homesharer pay a small monthly amount  to Homeshare Mendip in return for continuous oversight of the Share and help and mediation if difficulties crop up. In most cases are no rent or care charges paid between the Householder and Homesharer, though some Householders may require a contribution to utilities.

Why use Homeshare Mendip?
Ongoing support!

We support Householders to identify the help they need. We support Homesharers to understand the help they can offer.

We provide ongoing support and help you review how well the Homeshare agreement is meeting your needs. Needs often change, so we are on hand to ensure that your support plan is flexible.

In these times, Homeshare is needed now more than ever. We match people safely, and have secure Covid practices. These include isolating before moving in together.

What we offer

  • Safeguarding Checks and Screening
    We take the time to know you both so that you can feel relaxed. We take safeguarding very seriously and do thorough risk assessments, enhanced DBS vetting and personal referencing before we consider making introductions.

  • Meetings and Agreement
    We arrange meetings with your chosen potential person. We take care to match skills with needs. We work with you to create an agreement that shows clearly what both parties can expect.
  • Householder Support Plan
    We also support the Householder to create a self-directed support plan, which identifies the support needed to enable you to continue to live independently.
  • Mediation Services and Stop Gap Care
    If any problems arise, we are here to support and mediate if needed. We also rematch people if needed. We will work with the Householder to find stop gap care if the Homesharer gives notice.

How to take part

Register

Apply online here. We will contact you as soon as we can. We will then meet you, online or in person, and assess your needs.

Not ready to apply yet? Don’t want to apply online? Just contact us for a chat, or for other ways to apply.

Introduction

We vet potential matches for you to consider. We conduct thorough backgrounds and safeguarding checks on both the Householder and the Homesharer.

You choose a potential person who you would potentially like to share a home with. We then arrange a meeting between the two of you.

Start sharing a home

When you both feel the match will work out, we will create your Homeshare agreement with you. Your Homeshare will start on a date that suits you both, and you can enjoy mutual benefits of a shared home and companionship

Ready to see if you can find the right person for you?

Register
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