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Rio

Rio
PAL

“I have joined the real lives team because I believe in people. I believe in helping people, loving people and supporting people, even when times aren’t pretty and things are tough.
I have a lively and bubbly personality I’m always ready for a chat! I have an open and honest approach with a listening ear and I believe that I’m easy to get along with. ”

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. ”

Julie

Julie
PAL and Mentor

“Having worked for Real Lives since 2013 I have a good understanding of the ethos and have developed my role within the company, I love working here as I am passionate about recovery, peer support and ensuring people receive the care they deserve. I have experience supporting clients in many activities such as meetings, appointments, housing, community inclusion… I also am a PAL mentor within Real Lives so I support new workers get started on their journey as a PAL where needed.”

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.”

Sophia

Sophia
PAL

“Hi my name is Sophia, I am 46 years old. I have been told I have a good sense of humour and am a good listener. My hobbies are walking, horse riding, writing poetry, photography and reading. I enjoy meeting new people and due to a background in nursing feel I am a non judgemental and professional individual. I value the privilege of helping clients achieve their own unique best potential.”

Xina

Xina
PAL

“My work history includes Ambulance Technician, Systems Analyst, and have spent the last 4 years working as an Outreach Support Worker; which I love as I really enjoy working with people out and about in the community and celebrating every goal we set ourselves. I really enjoy getting to know the people I work with and finding the best way to help them achieve their goals, in their own unique way. I am a relaxed, goal-oriented person who believes in the power of taking small steps. My hobbies include trying to grow food on my allotment, long walks in nature, films, science, nature, and spending time in the lovely Crocus Cafe. ”

Sarah

Sarah
PAL

“I have worked at Real Lives since 2020. I enjoy supporting people with tasks around their homes (cleaning etc.) and community, such as shopping and keeping appointments, such as medical and beauty, and like to think that I am helping them live more comfortably and independently.
My hobbies outside of work are walking my dog, crafting – eg crochet & painting, watching movies and just chilling listening to music.”

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.”

Gina

Gina
PAL

“I am new to working within the mental health sector however I have a lot of life experience to share. I see myself as a fruit loop in a bowl full of cheerio’s, and any one who meets me soon realises how accurate this is. I am quite loud and in your face my hair changes colour like the weather. Although I have only been with the Real-Lives family for a very short time I know in my heart of hearts this is where I am meant to be and what I am meant to be doing.”

Emma

Emma
PAL

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