Our Current Opportunities for Sharers
We cover all of London (and surrounding areas) with new homeshare opportunities appearing often. If one of the below locations aren't of interest you can still apply to be on our waiting list so we can send you updates on all of the new locations we find when we find them.
Mill Hill, Barnet, London – NW7
HOUSEHOLDER
A lovely lady in her 80’s lives in a spacious 2-bedroom house in Mill Hill, Barnet, London.
This lady is very fortunate to have 3 lovely daughters to take care of and check in on their mum regularly, especially now she has started suffering from memory problems/been diagnosed with mild dementia. The family is very close and supportive. Though they do spend a lot of time with mum, they do not want her living alone and feel that stimulation from a person in the home is very important for her wellbeing.
She recently had a fall and broke her hip, and although she has made a good recovery, she still requires a stick for walking and can be a bit unsteady on her feet, another reason why a homeshare lodger would be helpful.
The lady’s necessary routine consists of waking up, taking her medication, putting her hearing aids on, and eating a proper breakfast. She needs help with all these things as she will often not remember to do them unless reminded.
Her routine is quite flexible. She is sociable and has many friends who come to visit or who take her out, but on days with no plans she may stay in bed longer and take her time doing things. When at home, she now requires prompts reminding her to eat regular meals, or she will forget to eat. Food is generally prepared for her by her daughters or the occasional carer. This is a moderately kosher household (no non-kosher meat or seafood) and the homeowner, and her family would want this to remain a kosher household once the most suitable homesharer has been matched.
She has a great sense of humour and enjoys being around people and family. She likes to go out with friends and in the past hosted her U3A group meetings in her home, although she has not done so since her fall as she needs help setting them up.
She enjoys going on short walks, painting and drawing and doing puzzles, and she is very interested in different languages and current affairs.
She and her family are attracted to home sharing as they like the idea of having an extra presence in the house who is able to offer some support to their mother with the added reassurance of having an overnight presence, some companionship and someone to make sure she eats regular meals. Her daughters have noticed that the more she engages in lively conversation, the more her symptoms alleviate.
The ideal homesharer would be a female in her 30’s+, someone who will be able to
sometimes cook or prepare a lunchtime and/ or evening meal and sometimes share it with her. She used to be a passionate cook and if allowed to cook with someone else might help her to rediscover this interest.
The homesharer would need to be kind and compassionate, with a sense of humour, easy-going, patient and flexible and clean and tidy. Someone willing to look out for this lady rather than putting her own needs first, who can offer patience, companionship and a daily reassuring presence. Someone who can offer interaction in a positive way.
Would prefer the homesharer to be a non-smoker and would not consider anyone with pet/s.
Applicants must be non-smokers and pets are NOT allowed at the housing complex.
ACCOMMODATION
A well-situated, spacious, and modern 2-bedroom house. As you walk into the front door, you are met with a light and airy open hallway which then leads in the direction of the lift to the first floor, the kitchen leading into a closed utility room and dining area, both sitting rooms and a guest WC. A large open plan kitchen and dining area leading onto a nice, well-maintained sitting room. Next to this is another spacious sitting room with a television and shelves filled with books.
The homesharer’s room is a large, spacious, light and bright double room situated on the ground floor with an en-suite. This is a street-facing room that includes 2 single beds, a desk, a chair and some storage space.
Has a beautiful garden space if you enjoy being outdoors. Well-equipped and modern kitchen with a smaller dining table.
Wifi is available throughout the property.
TRANSPORT
• The location of the property is within an 8-minute walk to Mill Hill East on the Northern line.
• Mill Hill Broadway Overground station is a short bus ride away or a 20-minute walk from the property.
• Several local buses going to all destinations is a few minutes’ walk from the property.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
All applicants are subject to DBS, Reference and ID checks and after an initial homesharer interview has been organised.
If you are interested, please email us at admin.novus@novus-homeshare.org.uk, and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have and give you more information about the Homeshare programme.
The room is available for a minimum stay of 6 months plus, if you can commit, we will be happy to send you an application form.
EDGWARE, LONDON – HA8
HOUSEHOLDER
A lovely lady in her 80’s lives in a 2-bedroom ground-floor flat in Edgware, London.
The lady is already surrounded by a great support network within her daughter and has carers 4 times a day. The lady is joyful, is very down to earth and really enjoys having company. The lady has poor mobility and uses a walking frame and is mostly housebound. Though she has poor mobility, she can make her way around the flat but is unable to stand for long periods of time. The family would be greatly reassured by having someone living in the house for overnight security.
The morning carer comes for an hour to wash up breakfast, make her bed, shower and dress her. The lunchtime carer comes for 30 mins to help her with lunch and clearing up after lunch. The lady has an afternoon nap, after which a carer comes for 30 mins, helps with general chores and making the bed. Finally, an evening carer for 30 mins to help her evening meal and then getting her ready for bed, curtains, bedding and chores.
The lady enjoys watching cultural TV shows, news, and nature programmes. She has recently discovered colouring and finds this enjoyable and therapeutic. She is currently enjoying learning new colouring techniques that she has been taught and has beautiful completed pieces of work displayed. With encouragement/guidance, she will take part in light exercise.
She is attracted to Homesharing as she likes the idea of having an extra presence in the house who is able to offer some support to her, and reassurance to her family with the overnight presence and some companionship.
The ideal homesharer would be female, speak English, would be advantageous if Gujarati or Hindi speaking.
Ideally someone who can help re-heat home-cooked pre-prepared Indian meals, and if cooking something delicious, then she would be happy to taste.
Someone tech-savvy who is happy to grab occasional shopping item/s can accompany her to the communal hall when gathering. Must learn how to operate the wheelchair safely.
Someone clean and tidy, has patience, is reliable and considerate, sociable and has a positive attitude. Who can offer some companionship at times.
Applicants must be non-smokers and pets are NOT allowed at the housing complex.
Would suit an individual interested in offering some light support to an elderly woman.
ACCOMMODATION
A two-bedroom ground-floor flat. The quiet spare room is a single room with a single bed with storage drawers, two double wardrobes: one with hanging rail and one shelved wardrobe, ample wall shelves and storage, pull-down desk, stool and storage heater. The window overlooks a green communal open space. A shower wet room with hand wash basin, separate WC with hand wash basin, Kitchen/diner/lounge with dining table, chairs, sofa, TV, heating. With access to a grassed outdoor communal area.
The lady lives in a warden-controlled retirement building which has a residents' communal meeting hall and a laundry room.
WiFi is available in the flat and in the communal hall. Great opportunity for a vegetarian-only homesharer
TRANSPORT
• the 288 bus stop is a 5-minute walk from the house
• 25 minute walk from the house to Edgware Station, Northern Line
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
All applicants are subject to DBS, Reference and ID checks and after an initial homesharer interview has been organised.
If you are interested, please email us at admin.novus@novus-homeshare.org.uk, and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have and give you more information about the Homeshare programme.
The room is available for a minimum stay of 6 months plus, if you can commit, we will be happy to send you an application form.
Affordable Room in Forest Hill SE23 - ON HOLD
HOUSEHOLDER
A Caribbean-born man, 65, and his wife, who live in a five-bedroom semi- detached house in Forest Hill, Lewisham.
They have three adult children, two of whom currently live at the family home in Forest Hill in the short term.
The householder in need of support is otherwise physically healthy and retains good long-term muscle memory. He is, however, now losing some use of language and needs regular company during select times during the week.
His family feel he would benefit from having a Homesharer to provide companionship, as well as an overnight presence, along with some support with daily activities, which would be an added benefit when the family are working or unavailable (especially on Mondays and Wednesdays).
He loves to garden, go to museums and exhibitions, watch films on television, spend time with his family, see friends and play tennis. He and his wife are very active and have a membership to use the tennis courts in a nearby park, which is a few minutes away from the house.
The ideal Homesharer would be in their 30’s+, be clean/caring/compassionate and tidy, could cook a weekly meal and eat it with family members, play tennis with the householder once and ideally commit to a decently long period of stay in the house.
They would prefer a non-smoker and non-pet owner.
Applicants must be non-smokers and pets are NOT allowed at the housing complex.
Would suit an individual interested in offering some light support to an elderly man.
ACCOMMODATION
The Homesharer’s room is a spacious one located upstairs, with a double bed, a chest of drawers and a wardrobe for storage. The room accommodates an office table and chair, should the Homesharer work from home.
There is a bathroom upstairs with a shower and bath, and a toilet and shower downstairs.
The family have a beautifully maintained, spacious garden and a well-equipped kitchen with a large dining area. There is also a utility room with a washing machine and dryer that the Homesharer can use, and a separate living room with a TV that can be enjoyed. Wifi is available throughout the property.
TRANSPORT
• The location of the property is approximately a 12-minute walk to both Forest Hill and Sydenham stations, which are both on the Windrush line of the Overground.
• Approximately 12 min walk will take you to Forest Hill and Sydenham High Streets, where buses are available to other destinations, including central London.
• Within a 3 min walk from the property, there is the number 75 bus stop.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
All applicants are subject to DBS, Reference and ID checks and after an initial homesharer interview has been organised.
If you are interested, please email us at admin.novus@novus-homeshare.org.uk, and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have and give you more information about the Homeshare programme.
The room is available for a minimum stay of 6 months plus, if you can commit, we will be happy to send you an application form.
Affordable Room in Pinner, London – HA5 Area ON HOLD
HOUSEHOLDER
A lady in her 90s, originally from southern Germany, lives independently in a four-bedroom house with a self‑contained one‑bedroom flat in Pinner, Harrow. She has a close‑knit family of four adult children, all living within 30–60 minutes, who speak to her daily and visit regularly. She also has eleven grandchildren who stay in frequent contact.
She has polymyalgia rheumatica, which affects her mobility, particularly in the mornings, but her medication is managing the condition well. She can shower and dress independently and is very particular about her appearance and keeping her home clean and well maintained. She enjoys daily walks to the local shops, meeting friends for lunch, attending church when possible, watching game shows and historical dramas, and reading, though her eyesight has declined. Formerly a wine consultant, she still enjoys wine with meals in company.
She values her independence, privacy, and personal space. A carer visits daily for one hour each morning. Her family would feel reassured knowing someone is around in the evenings and overnight.
The ideal homesharer would be 30s+, kind, friendly, respectful of her privacy, and proactive with light household tasks such as tidying and garden maintenance (no deep cleaning expected). Patience and a good sense of humour are important due to her hearing loss. Occasional shared meals would be welcome, but support arrangements will be agreed at the first meeting.
ACCOMMODATION
A flat attached to the side of the house, with a bedroom with a small double bed, bathroom, kitchenette and living room. The flat has a separate side entrance via the back garden of the house.
There is wifi in the main house.
• The location of the property is within a 5-minute walk to the main road. With regular buses to either Pinner or towards Hatch End (also close by) and Harrow/Wealdstone.
•.18-20-minute walk to either Hatch End overground Station, which is on the Euston – Watford Line or Pinner Station, which is on the Metropolitan Line.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
The room is available subject to DBS, Reference and ID checks and after an initial homesharer interview has been organised.
If you are interested, please email us at admin.novus@novus-homeshare.org.uk, and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have and give you more information about the Homeshare programme.
The room is available for a minimum stay of 6 months plus, if you can commit we will be happy to send you an application form.