PLEASE NOTE THE HOUSEHOLDER IS LOOKING FOR A FEMALE SHARER ONLY.
This room is being advertised on behalf of a friendly lady in her 80s. She is seeking someone to share her home at a a low cost in exchange for some light help around the home.
In return for low cost accommodation of £170 pcm, she would like approximately 10 hours of support each week. Generally tasks would include, companionship (watching TV together on some nights, jigsaws and puzzles etc), shopping (items that have run out though her family do online shopping), the occasional light supper (she usually has ready meals but would love to share dinner occasionally if you like to cook) help with making her bed, and sleeping overnight five nights per week (support is not required overnight, just presence in the home).
The home is bright and spacious. You will have use of the separate bathroom and a double size bedroom which is furnished with a single bed, wardrobe and desk. The Householder usually stays downstairs so you will be on the top floor.
The ideal sharer would be female, 21+ friendly, kind, compassionate, tidy and caring. Someone who does not work late long hours would be preferred in order to fit it in the homeshare duties comfortably.
The householder is independent and has a cleaner and gardener who attend regularly.
The Householder has a very supportive family who will also assist with certain tasks.
As part of our Homesharing scheme, you will need to have/or apply for a recent DBS check and provide two references who have known you for at least a year. You will also need to complete an application form which you can download from our website. If you are interested in this Homeshare, please send a brief message listing how you are suitable for this placement. The minimum term is 6 months though a long term sharer would be preferred.
The only fees payable are our monthly fees of £170pcm (plus an additional deposit of £340. A DBS fee of £30 is required and will be requested if you are successful and moving in).
- House share
- Woodford Green
- IG8 Area info
- £170pcm
- double En suite
Availability
- Available
- Now
- Minimum term
- None
- Maximum term
- None
Extra cost
- Deposit
- £340.00
- Bills included?
- Yes
Amenities
- Furnishings
- Furnished
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden/terrace
- Yes
- Disabled access
- Living room
- shared
- Broadband included
- Yes
Current household
- # housemates
- 1
- Total # rooms
- 3
- Age
- 65
- Smoker?
- No
- Any pets?
- No
- Occupation
- Other
- Gender
- Female
New housemate preferences
- Couples OK?
- No
- Smoking OK?
- No
- Pets OK?
- No
- Occupation
- Don't mind
- References?
- Yes
- Min age
- 21
- Max age
- 65
- Gender
- Female preferred