Female for Homeshare in Stanford in the Vale

Are you a considerate, positive, friendly and helpful female who would you like to share the home of a pleasant and interesting older person, 91 years old, in the peaceful setting of a retirement community in the centre of Stanford-in-the-Vale?

The Householder, 91, has a lively mind, is an Oxford University graduate and former teacher with interests in poetry, literature, art, gardening, education and alternative medicine. She also meditates daily and has always had a strong interest in religious and spiritual matters.

The Householder’s health and mobility have deteriorated over recent months and she is looking for a little help around the home, including preparing some evening meals, occasional physical assistance with moving the odd box or piece of furniture, putting out the rubbish bins and helping with some sorting and clearing out.

Shared company and some meals together would also be a part of the Homeshare. The Householder is supported by a care visits each morning and very supportive family are reasonably close by.

The reassurance of having someone in the house at night is important. The location probably makes a car driver essential as although there are local bus services they are infrequent. A car would also be helpful for assistance with the odd errand or occasional visits to medical or dental appointments.

This would suit a considerate, positive, friendly, helpful person who would enjoy some company and conversation about subjects of mutual interest and who shared some of the Householder's pursuits. Equally, someone who appreciates and values silence at times and who is happy with stillness could fit very well. Someone who would be generally around evenings and overnight would be reassuring for the Householder and her family.

The space available in the house makes it a suitable location for someone who needed to work from home some of the time.

Whilst the Householder has now had the vaccine, owing to age and health issues, she needs to be careful in the light of Covid-19 and this opportunity would most suit a person who has also been vaccinated and/or who will be wholly attentive to this, and whose own circumstances and lifestyle are very low risk in terms of exposure to the virus.

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The accommodation described above is organised by Homeshare Oxfordshire . If you feel you would be the right person for the opportunity and would like to be considered, please first visit the Homeshare Oxfordshire webpage for more information about Homesharing. (The webpage can be accessed via the Age UK Oxfordshire website if necessary).

If you wish to apply for this Homeshare opportunity, please contact us using the online form on the webpage .

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 operate on a not-for-profit basis, as a service of Age UK Oxfordshire, a registered charity.

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