How HomeSupport Works?

We find helpful, empathetic and kind people to help you in your home

Having run our sister company Share and Care Homeshare for 20 years, we know the kind of people we are looking for as HomeSupporters. Our HomeSupporters are usually working part-time, studying or recently retired and have time to spare to help someone.

Helpful HomeSupporters – How It Works & Fees

Below are examples of services our HomeSupporters can offer. These can be offered together or separately. For specific requirements please contact us to discuss further…

Practical Help

  • Shopping and preparing simple meals
  • Light housekeeping and DIY e.g. changing lightbulbs, pet care
  • Running errands, simple tech and admin

Companionship

  • Having a chat over a cup of tea
  • Accompanying you on a walk, an outing or to an appointment
  • Going shopping together

Overnight Stays 

  • Staying overnight for a period of up to 10 hours in a spare bedroom for reassurance
  • Staying overnight in a spare bedroom for a period of up to 12 hours, including cooking a simple meal

Registration & Agency Fees

Helpful HomeSupporters are self-employed, and we act as an introductory agency. We believe in fair pay for great work, which means your HomeSupporter receives the full benefit of what you pay them, while we simply charge a clear, straightforward monthly on-going Agency Introductory Fee.

Getting started is easy:

When you first register with us, we will discuss your individual requirements, including the approx. number of hours you would like a HomeSupporter to provide each week.

  • We charge a one-off Registration Fee* of £75.00+VAT (which includes your first month’s Agency Introduction Fee)
  • Ongoing monthly Agency Introduction Fee of just 10%+VAT, based on what you pay your HomeSupporter

Your HomeSupporter will log their hours and submit their invoice directly to you for payment. You can agree a payment schedule that suits you both – daily, weekly, or monthly.

The Agency Introduction Fee will be invoiced separately to you through our accounting system, Xero. We will send you a link to set up a Direct Debit which is a requirement of registration.

*We only charge our Registration Fee when we have a HomeSupporter profile to send you.


Pay Rates

Day Support
From £18.00 gross per hour, plus a 10%+VAT Agency Introduction Fee (minimum 2 hours)

Overnight Support (10-hour stay)
From £85.00 gross per night, plus a 10%+VAT Agency Introduction Fee

Overnight Support (12-hour stay)
From £115.00 gross per night, plus a 10%+VAT Agency Introduction Fee

Bespoke Service: If you have a more specific set of requirements, for example, needing help on a certain day of the week or a certain type of person, we offer a bespoke search.

To advertise for a HomeSupporter who matches your request we charge a Registration Fee of £200.00+VAT. Once a HomeSupporter is found, the on-going Agency Introduction Fee is as the same as our standard fee structure (10%+VAT).

Straightforward steps to find a Helpful HomeSupporter 

If you would prefer to not apply online, please telephone us on 0203 983 0809 to discuss your situation and requirements and we can email or post you a form.

Arrange a chat 

Once we receive a request form, we then arrange to have a conversation at with you/your family via telephone or video call to ensure we understand what is required; so we can send the profile of a HomeSupporter.