pal-col1 Archives - Real Lives

J

J
PAL

“I have joined the Real Lives team because I believe in supporting people when things are tough for them. I am a down to earth person and always open to listening and supporting/advising however I can, just generally being there for them.
I have a lot of hobbies I enjoy talking about. I appreciate one to one communication and calm and quiet environments.”

Grace

Grace
PAL

“With a Master’s Degree in Cultural History which includes Social Work, Pastoral Care and Counselling, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology and Women’s Studies, my aim is to understand where people have come from in order to get them to where they need to go. The combined qualifications have allowed me to utilise my skills in every area of my working life. My passion and feel-good moments stem from building a good rapport with my clients with a welcoming demeanor, thereby being able to take the initiative by gathering background information in order to build trust and plan ahead. I have worked with some of the most challenging /vulnerable individuals in society. With patience, understanding, empathy, compassion and being a good listener, WOW moments are realised as I have helped transform the lives of many and made them meaningful with positive and effective results.”

Geeta

Geeta
PAL

“I have worked in the NHS (in various roles) since 1995, and consequently bring lots of experience towards my PALS role. I feel I also bring sensitivity, compassion and energy to whatever I’m involved with. I centre my efforts around empowering people, supporting them to be well and to grow, and to help them to see their choices. My interests include reading, watching films, history, long country walks and travelling. ”

Emma

Emma
PAL

“I am a very motivated individual and love to do activities that keep me active such as nature walks with my son and plenty of outdoor activities, I love the outdoors. I also enjoy doing diamond painting in the evening as a way of winding down.”

Charlene

Charlene
PAL

“My name is Charlene. I am a mum of three children and have a black pug named Frank, who we all love to take on long walks. My hobbies are, films, reading, murder mystery. I enjoy taking part in escape rooms. I enjoy socialising meeting new people and being out.

I left school to become a hairdresser which I enjoyed for a while. I am now at a point in my life were I feel I want to do something more rewarding. I like to help others and make people smile. ”

Lauren

Lauren
PAL

“Having studied psychology as my bachelor’s degree I am interested in helping those who struggle with their mental health. Even though I am new to this area, I am keen to learn and develop so that I can help as many people as possible. I would consider myself to be a fun and outgoing person who enjoys making people smile. I am also reliable and organised within work environments. Some of my hobbies include art, shopping, and spending time with my dog.”

Chris

Chris
PAL

“I first got involved with Real Lives around 8 years ago as a volunteer in the Crocus Cafe. My time at the Crocus was key to my own mental health recovery. After a number of years working with the Crocus Cafe, I was able to build the confidence and stability to enter paid employment in food using the experience I gained there. Having pursued this successfully for a few years, I have come back to Real Lives to help others live their lives as happily and independently as possible and to move into the care sector. I love to help others and I am a very supportive person; I hope to enable others to access the support and passion of Real Lives to enable them to enter or continue their own recovery. Outside of work, my hobbies include handmaking visual art; writing, designing and running home-made Dungeons and Dragons adventure games as well as playing the game myself; board games; learning rap songs; cycling; cooking and slackline rope-walking.”