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.
EDGWARE, LONDON - HA8 - ON HOLD
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.
London, Wembley - HA9
A welcoming homeshare opportunity is available in a spacious home in Wembley for a kind, reliable female homesharer who can offer companionship and around 10 hours of light support each week in exchange for affordable accommodation.
HOUSEHOLDER
The householder is a friendly woman in her 80s who enjoys company and has a supportive family nearby. She would benefit from someone being present in the evenings and overnight for reassurance, companionship and peace of mind.
Gujarati speaking is preferred, alongside English. Hindi speakers will also be considered.
The property is in Wembley (HA9), close to local shops, cafés, pharmacies and excellent transport links, including nearby bus routes and Stonebridge Park Station for the Bakerloo Line and London Overground.
Who we are looking for
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Female applicant only
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Kind, calm, sociable and reliable
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Non-smoker
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No pets
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Comfortable living in a non-vegetarian household
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Willing to provide companionship and light day-to-day support
The home and room
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Spacious, well-maintained three-bedroom house
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Private garden, conservatory, driveway and open-plan kitchen/dining area
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Comfortable private double bedroom overlooking the garden
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Room includes bed, desk, chair, built-in cupboards, storage and Wi-Fi
TRANSPORT
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Nearest bus stop approximately 4 minutes' walk away, served by the 18 bus route, connecting Sudbury to Euston via Wembley.
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A second bus stop is approximately 8 minutes away, near Stonebridge Park Station.
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Stonebridge Park Station provides access to the Bakerloo Line and London Overground Lioness 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 - 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.