Becoming a homesharer

"Homeshare fosters connections between
kind people, creating a supportive
community that strengthens society."

Thinking about becoming a Sharer?

We’re so pleased you’re considering becoming a homesharer. At Homeshare Scotland, we bring together kind, reliable people like you with older adults who could benefit from a little extra help at home. In return for affordable accommodation, you’ll offer around 10 hours a week of light support and companionship.

Homeshare is about mutual benefit and shared respect. You’ll be welcomed into someone’s home – not as a tenant or lodger, but as a trusted guest and part of a unique, supportive arrangement.

We understand that you also need space to live your life, work, study or rest. That’s why we work closely with you and the homeowner to make sure boundaries are clear, expectations are realistic, and the arrangement works for everyone.

What You Can Expect from Homeshare

Affordable accommodation – A private room in a safe, welcoming home
Purpose and connection – You’ll make a meaningful difference in someone’s life
Support and structure – We’re here to help from application to move-in and beyond
Balanced expectations – You’ll offer help, not care and still have time for your own work or studies

What’s expected of you as a Sharer

You’ll offer around 10 hours of agreed help per week – this might include shopping, cooking, errands, tech support, or simply being present in the evenings
You’ll treat the home and the householder with respect and kindness
You’ll keep your space tidy and communicate openly about any concerns or changes
You’ll work with us and the householder to agree routines, privacy needs, and house rules
You’ll stay in the home around 6/7 nights a week and will give advance notice to your homeshare companion if you plan to be away for multiple nights in a row.
You must be able to disclose any spent or unspent convictions and undergo background checks.

What you are not expecteded to do

Provide personal care or medical assistance
Be available 24/7 – you are entitled to have your own time and independence
Take on responsibilities that haven’t been agreed in advance

How we support you

We carry out a full vetting and matching process to find the right arrangement for you
We help both you and the householder talk about routines, needs, and boundaries before moving in
We check in regularly and are available to support or mediate if needed
We make sure your time and contribution are respected and appreciated

Homeshare isn’t just a way to find affordable housing, it’s a chance to connect, to live with purpose, and to support someone while building a home of your own.

How We Work

Benefits of working with us

You choose who you live with
An agreement that protects the rights of both parties
Companionship & a new friend
Shared utility costs
Peace and security of overnight stay in the house
Helping each other with daily tasks
Share your knowledge, wisdom, and skills with another generation

Let's start improving your life!

Affordable accommodation
while offering meaningful support

Life's better
shared

Enjoy a happy and safe home

For those who help to find a homesharer

By finding a homesharer, you will help your relative with:

Reduce utility costs
Get the cheapest help around the house
Companionship & a new friend
Overnight presence in the house

For those looking for a homesharer

By finding a homesharer, you will get:

Reducing utility costs
The cheapest help around the house
Companionship & a new friend
Overnight presence in the house
And the best thing is that you yourself choose who to live with

For those who looking for a home

You will reduce living expenses
You’ll get mature and calm home environment
Support throughout the homeshare arrangement
A contract with a clear definition of your obligations so that you feel at ease refusing any kind of help around the house

Do you have any
questions?

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and we will contact you as soon as possible!