We match older people looking for companionship and support, with younger, compatible live-in sharers seeking affordable accommodation
— no obligation, no fee
Homeshare Scotland matches older people who live alone and have a spare room, with a younger person who can provide an overnight presence, companionship and some help with household chores, usually 10 hours a week. The older person enjoys companionship & support, their family gains peace of mind and the younger person benefits from affordable accommodation.
Maybe you need a little help with household tasks, for example cooking, using your computer, keeping the garden tidy or taking the bins out.
We can match you with a home companion who can help with everyday tasks.
If you can offer a little help and companionship in exchange for affordable living, we’ll find you a place to call home.
Analyzing your needs
and creating matches
Arranging meetings
and the trial stay
Advice about
governmental and local
council funded services
Guidance on utilities
& council tax
Light training
to Companion
Watertight contact
agreement between
parties
Ongoing support
and issue resolution
Household
Maintenance
A Companion provides up to ten hours of companionship and support each week helping with things like cooking, shopping, light cleaning, outings, technical support, laundry, overnight presence and any other agreed support. A Companion cannot perform personal care duties, but can supplement a pre-existing care package very nicely.
No money exchanges between the Companion and the Homeowner, other than a contribution to the utility bills, council tax (if applicable) and food.
Companions provide two referees that the Homeshare Scotland Team will make contact with via phone and email. Of these referees, one must be of a professional nature (i.e. landlord or employer), and the second can be another professional reference or character reference. Once a match is confirmed, a criminal record check (DBS or Disclosure Scotland) request is submitted on behalf of the Companion.
There is a one week trial period to allow you and your Companion to get to know one another and get a feel for each other’s preferences before making a decision as to whether the arrangement or match is the right fit for you both. The Homeshare Scotland team will check in during the trial to ensure all is going well and are available at any time should you have any questions or concerns.
Companions will require their own bedroom and access to a bathroom and kitchen. Bedrooms can be single or double, whichever you have available in your home, and there should be enough space for them to store their belongings in the home safely.
Once the agreement is made Homeshare Scotland charge a management fee to the Homeowner of £120 per month and the Companion £200 per month. No money exchanges between the Homeowner and the Companion, other than a possible contribution to the utility bills, council tax (if applicable) and food.
The vast majority of Homeshare agreements work very well, people gel and learn the rewarding benefits of living together. However, if you do want to cancel the arrangement there is a 30 day notice period to allow the Companion time to arrange alternative accommodation; sometimes requirements change and that’s no problem!
Get in touch
or apply online
We’ll arrange a visit to
discuss your needs
We’ll present the best
matches to you
You can trial your
choice of housemate
