Hi, my name is Alison. I only work in the borough of Greenwich.
I have supported and cared for many people throughout my life. I am naturally a caring
person who is more than willing to help. I have constantly cared for someone for as far back
as I can remember. My mum had Parkinson’s and cancer which affected her vision and
speech, my brother has bi polar disorder and my younger brother has post-traumatic stress
disorder. My nephews also have ADHD so as you can tell I have quite a lot of experiences
dealing with a range of disabilities.
For four years I worked as a volunteer for Home start which is an organisation for people
with children under 5. The main role was to make sure I gave emotional support and respite
when needed. Although it was traumatic at times I absolutely loved the job and I got to meet
a lot of different people. I remember one mother who spoke no English and as I spoke no
French you might have thought this would be a problem but all we did was laugh. Saying
that her two and a half son spoke French and English so was there to translate when
needed.
I volunteered for Oxleas Mental Health Trust for two and half years in a shop in the mental
health department which I really enjoyed. I met so many different characters which some
people may have found frightening, though I felt at home!
I have also done voluntary work supporting a neighbour to manage her day to day affairs.
I have paid work experience within the care sector working as a Personal Assistant with an
individual who had challenging care needs.
These experiences have helped me gain the attributes of being understanding, patient,
compromising, down to earth, conscientious and with a good sense of humour but able to be
professional at the time.
I am an employee of South Thames Carers Support Scheme which is part of Greenwich
Carers Centre, a registered Charity and regulated by the Care Quality Commission
(www.cqc.org.uk/directory/1-590111721). By booking me you are entitled to a user
handbook which is available by emailing [email protected] or
calling Sharon on 0208 102 9642
I am unable to currently unable to administer medication. My current rate will be £14
per hour and payable from invoices sent by Greenwich Carers Centre.
Despite the photo I am not the biggest football fan so you may be a bit disappointed if you
want a long conversation about the latest football signings. If you have any questions about
Arsenal I can get back to you as my son is a big fan! Boxing is more my thing as well
as Rugby as they tend to get up a bit quicker than the footballers so are real men!
The services I offer on P2P are:
Domestic Support: I am able to assist with daily tasks, including housework, laundry,
preparing meals and shopping for groceries. I am an animal lover and am willing to assist in
basic pet care.
Help to manage paperwork and deal with professionals: I have experience in helping
contact organisations, paying bills and general ring arounds. I am aware of the code of
conduct in relation to confidentiality.
Accompanying & Befriending (using public transport): I am able to escort you to a
hospital, doctors or dentist appointment and on social trips to a variety of places such as the
shops, cinema, library, museums or your place of worship, so as to enable you to access
and take part in a full range of community activities, maintain links with family and friends or
any other place that you may feel you may not be able to attend without support. I will also
accompany you to the station or other starting point if you are travelling.
Going on Errands: I am able to order or collect prescriptions and pay your bills, e.g. Council
Tax and Rent, post letters, collect newspapers and other local errands.
Advocacy: I will assist you by speaking on your behalf to anyone either professional, in your
social or family groups, or any other person you need to deal with in order to put your views
across where needed. Saying this you must be aware I am not a trained advocate.
Companionship: I am able to spend some quality time with you with an activity of your
choosing, including:
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teaching/learning an activity
playing board or card games
doing craft activities
compiling a scrapbook
enabling and encouraging the Customer to reminisce
reading aloud
singing
Personal Care:
Respite
My name is Gladys. I work for South Thames Carers Support.
I am 34 years old and a mother to three beautiful children. Over the last few years I have
been working in the field of social care. Having an interest in the welfare of people has
always been my priority. I am a support worker and have a degree in psychosocial studies,
both of which have made me more aware about vulnerable people in society. I chose to be a
support worker because I get immerse satisfaction from helping those in need. I am a
hardworking, willing lady with a friendly nature, who is motivated by challenges and enjoys
embracing new experiences.
Travelling to London and settling here for over ten years broadened my perspective on life.
This experience provided me with an excellent opportunity to be independent, confident and
self-motivated. I enjoy meeting a wide range of people and learning about different cultures
and traditions.
I did volunteering work a few years ago, caring for the elderly and young adults with different
health challenges, and connecting with vulnerable children and adults from diverse races
and backgrounds. My job was closely involved with people’s lives and included taking my
clients out shopping or to hospital appointments and caring for them according to their
needs. My job also involved writing reports.
My work experience with the youth, elderly people and children was very valuable and a
great privilege for me. I learned caring and patience, as well as how to work as a team
member, listen and manage my time responsibly. I also had to work effectively under
pressure, meet new people and develop my organisational skills. The experience I gained
showed me how to communicate effectively with my clients and be confident and sensitive to
their needs, and also to keep their confidentiality and to work on my own initiative.
I am currently working as a support. I help my clients with their personal hygiene, care for
them according to their different needs and help to promote their independence and gain
back their confidence. From all these experiences I now have a real understanding and
practical knowledge of the challenges of nursing. My experiences have also widened my
understanding about the sense of satisfaction there in caring for humanity and supporting
people with different health conditions, by helping them to live a normal life and achieve a
steadiness in their daily life, whilst maintaining their dignity as human beings.
On the marketplace I will be offering:
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Personal Care - but I can't cut toe or finger nails or empty a catheter
Personal Care for children - as above
Accompanying & befriending using public transport
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Companionship
Advocacy
Domestic Support
Going on errands
Respite
Physical activities - just to note that I can't swim!
Bespoke packages
Help to manage paperwork and deal with professionals - except dealing with finances
I enjoy going to the cinema and dancing. I also like reading. I would like to return to studying
at some point, to increase my knowledge and skills in social care.
I am an employee of South Thames Carers Support Scheme which is part of Greenwich
Carers Centre, a registered Charity and regulated by the Care Quality Commission
(www.cqc.org.uk/directory/1-590111721). By booking me you are entitled to a user
handbook which is available by emailing [email protected] or
calling Sharon on 0208 102 9642
My name is Marian from the Greenwich Carers Centre and South Thames Carers Support
P2P Marketplace. I am 39 years old. I currently work as a Personal Assistant: - assisting a
sick lady in her home with her basic needs. Duties are sometimes assisting her with
shopping, light cooking, house chores, going for walks, having cheer up chats, basically
whatever she asks me to do.
I also work as a part-time Domestic Cleaner: - cleaning at my best ability. I am also a
Dressmaker: - sewing in my own time at home. Sewing garments for men, women and
children. I also make cushions, curtains and sometimes upholstery. I love creating beautiful
lovely garments.
I know that deep within me lies a great level of compassionate care and support waiting to
unleash and that is why I chose to become a support worker, and use this opportunity to
provide my full dedicated care and support to those who need it most.
I feel that I am a highly motivated person and therefore feel that ‘everyone and anyone’ can
do anything, no matter how difficult it may be or seem; we just have to try it, learn it,
challenge it, explore it, express it, then do it.
I am very quiet person, but highly likeable. I know that I am willing, able and capable of
giving a great level of heart melting compassionate care and support, with an added touch of
happiness and smiles. In return I gain my own touch of happiness and smiles knowing I had
done a great job. I know that the inner me and the inner abilities within me can leave smiles
on someone's face, no matter what difficulties they might be facing, whether it's just a
friendly chat, creativity, games or simple jokes. Your smile and happiness is my happiness
and reward.
I enjoy watching television. I love watching the news, documentaries, FBI Case Files and
true life tear-jerking movies. I enjoy going for walks in the park or around the block. I love
being creative. I also love titivating: - doing little dress ups (garments, hair, makeup,
manicure, pedicure, little makeover moments). I love listening to jokes. I also love cooking
special fancy decorative meals when I'm in the mood. SMILE PLEASE!!! AMEN!!!
I am an employee of South Thames Carers Support Scheme which is part of Greenwich
Carers Centre, a registered Charity and regulated by the Care Quality Commission
(www.cqc.org.uk/directory/1-590111721). By booking me you are entitled to a user
handbook which is available by emailing [email protected] or
calling Sharon on 0208 102 9642
I am unable to currently unable to administer medication at the moment. My current
rate will be £14 per hour and payable from invoices sent weekly by Greenwich Carers
Centre.
On the marketplace I will be offering:
Domestic Support
Personal Care
Accompanying & Befriending (using public transport)
Going on Errands
Help to manage paperwork and deal with professionals
Advocacy
Bespoke Respite Support
Companionship
Hello, My name is Mary Pound and I work for the South Thames Carers Support Scheme. I
am a young and bubbly 59 year old and have been with my husband Michael for 33 years.
We have been married 29 years in June and have 2 grown up children - Steven and Emma.
I am a caring individual, who is very understanding and compassionate. I am a good listener
and have a lot of patience and will give 100% in anything I am asked to do. My time keeping
is excellent - I am never late, if someone asks me to do something or go somewhere and I
say yes I will always do it and always turn up. I like to talk to people most of the time to get to
know them, but sometimes it’s just because am nosey!
I’ve been in retail most of my working life, but last year I gave up my job because my mother
in law was diagnosed with dementia. My sister in law is her main carer, and it has hit us very
hard, especially now that my older sister has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Her husband
is her main carer, but I would like to be there if at any time they need a break.
I like to socialise with family and friends. I come from a large close knit family, so we are
always having a get together for someone’s birthday or if someone is having another baby.
I also like going out with my friends. We like to go for coffee and a chat. In my spare time
and when I am on my own I like to read and knit - but I am not very good! I also like to
crochet, which I am good at. I like playing cards and going to bingo.
I will put my hand to anything within reason, I am not saying I be good at it but will give it a
go. Who says you can't show an old dog new tricks!!
I am an employee of South Thames Carers Support Scheme which is part of Greenwich
Carers Centre, a registered Charity and regulated by the Care Quality Commission
(www.cqc.org.uk/directory/1-590111721). By booking me you are entitled to a user
handbook which is available by emailing [email protected] or
calling Sharon on 0208 102 9642
I am currently undertaking my induction training this will mean that I may have visits
from my manager to see how I am doing. I am unable to currently unable to administer
medication at the moment. My current rate will be £14 per hour and payable from
invoices sent weekly by Greenwich Carers Centre.
On the marketplace I will be offering:
Domestic Support
Personal Care
Accompanying & Befriending (using public transport)
Going on Errands
Help to manage paperwork and deal with professionals
Advocacy
Bespoke Respite Support
Companionship
PLEASE NOTE THAT I WILL TAKE PAID BREAKS DURING OVER NIGHT BOOKINGS
My name is Nick Connor and I'm 30 years old.
I've worked within the care sector for around 11 years now.
Originally my future was destined for rugby stardom. But unfortunately, a nasty injury in my
teens ended that hope prematurely and I gave up the professional route of sport.
After volunteering at a local scheme where I lived, I was lucky enough to be put forward for
one of Bromley Council's after school club teams. I worked at various clubs over the borough
in places such as Mottingham, Chislehurst and St Mary Cray for around 7 years.
However, I wanted to try varied types of care and was particularly attracted to working with
autistic children and young people.
My current job was transferred from the council to a charity and so now I was working for
Bromley Council again, this time as an Outreach Worker, with the aims to promote
independence and confidence within the children on the autistic spectrum.
I am an employee of South Thames Carers Support Scheme which is part of Greenwich
Carers Centre, a registered Charity and regulated by the Care Quality Commission
(www.cqc.org.uk/directory/1-590111721). By booking me you are entitled to a user
handbook which is available by emailing [email protected] or
calling Sharon on 0208 102 9642
My current rate will be £14 per hour and payable from invoices sent weekly by
Greenwich Carers Centre.
My love for rugby has never left. I play more socially these days, but my knowledge over 20
years has led to me coaching from young children to fully grown adults.
I also aspire to keep fit now I'm the wrong side of 30 and it gets harder now! I’m always in
the gym or swimming lengths in the pool.
I visit the cinema too, so much so I would consider myself somewhat a critic! But honestly, I
love films and have time for any genre.
On the marketplace I will be offering:
Domestic Support: I am able to assist with daily tasks, including housework, laundry,
preparing meals and shopping for groceries. I am an animal lover and am willing to assist in
basic pet care.
Help to manage paperwork and deal with professionals: I have experience in helping
contact organisations, paying bills and general ring arounds. I am aware of the code of
conduct in relation to confidentiality.
Accompanying & Befriending (using public transport): I am able to escort you to a
hospital, doctors or dentist appointment and on social trips to a variety of places such as the
shops, cinema, library, museums or your place of worship, so as to enable you to access
and take part in a full range of community activities, maintain links with family and friends or
any other place that you may feel you may not be able to attend without support. I will also
accompany you to the station or other starting point if you are travelling.
Accompanying & befriending a child (using public transport):
Going on Errands: I am able to order or collect prescriptions and pay your bills, e.g. Council
Tax and Rent, post letters, collect newspapers and other local errands.
Advocacy: I will assist you by speaking on your behalf to anyone either professional, in your
social or family groups, or any other person you need to deal with in order to put your views
across where needed. Saying this you must be aware I am not a trained advocate.
Companionship: I am able to spend some quality time with you with an activity of your
choosing, including:
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teaching/learning an activity
playing board or card games - chess, draughts
doing craft activities
compiling a scrapbook
enabling and encouraging the Customer to reminisce
reading aloud
singing
Personal Care:
Personal Care for a child:
Respite:
Odd Jobs:
Hi my name is Nikki, I am 43 years old. I am a Mother of 2 children with a big age gap. I am
a good listener. I am a very bubbly person with a big heart. I love to go on long walks. I love
going to the Cinema and shopping. Watching the soaps on the television is the highlight of
my evening from Coronation to Eastenders. I enjoy playing games with my youngest
daughter and taking her on day trips out.
I am an employee of South Thames Carers Support Scheme which is part of Greenwich
Carers Centre, a registered Charity and regulated by the Care Quality Commission
(www.cqc.org.uk/directory/1-590111721). By booking me you are entitled to a user
handbook which is available by emailing [email protected] or
calling Sharon on 0208 102 9642
I am currently undertaking my induction training this will mean that I may have visits
from my manager to see how I am doing. I am unable to currently unable to administer
medication at the moment. My current rate will be £14 per hour and payable from
invoices sent weekly by Greenwich Carers Centre.
I have had experience as a peer mentor for 3 months working for CDP. My duties there
were:
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Shadowing my supervisor
Preparing lunch
Getting groups to play dominos
Making sure that all invoices were up to date
Run errands
I was a Nanny working in Chislehurst, looking after 2 children under the age of 5. Duties
included:
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Preparing and cooking meals
Bedtime routines
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Cleaning and domestic duties
Morning routines including school run
Supervision and care of children at all times
Below I have added the work types i will be offering and what i can do for you.
Accompanying and befriending (using public transport):
I love to sit down and have a good chat. I will accompany you on day trips out such as
Cinema, shops or any other place that you would like to go.
Companionship:
I love the company of others; I am a good listener and have a very good sense of humour. i
love to read true life stories and I would be interested to sit down and listen to any of your
stories that you would like to tell me.
Going on errands:
Running errands to the shops, to get anything that you require. Go to the Post office or Bank
to get your Pension. Pay your bills.
Domestic Support
My other skills, interests and qualities include:
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I love to do the gardening.
I have a lot of patience and am empathetic
I love doing the housework
I love cook and try out new things
I like to decorate
Hello my name is Omoyemi Adewole. I work for South Thames Carers Support.
I have been helping vulnerable people in the community for the last 3 years. Working with
vulnerable people has always been a passion of mine. I have gained series of experience
while working in the caring field. I have also worked for years with older people and adults
living with mental disabilities. I believe that the vulnerable have to be treated with dignity and
respect.
I have good communication skills and i can work as part of a team and have the ability to
use my own initiative. I am good at working under pressure and have a good team spirit as i
believe that we all work towards achieving a common goal. I have good typing skills.
I consider myself a people-person; I enjoy spending time with other people.
I am an employee of South Thames Carers Support Scheme which is part of Greenwich
Carers Centre, a registered Charity and regulated by the Care Quality Commission
(www.cqc.org.uk/directory/1-590111721). By booking me you are entitled to a user
handbook which is available by emailing [email protected] or
calling Sharon on 0208 102 9642
On the p2p community marketplace i will be offering:
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Accompanying and Befriending using public transport
Accompanying and Befriending using a car
Domestic Support
Personal Care - I can't cut toe or finger nails or empty a catheter
Personal Care for children - as above
Respite
Advocacy
Going on errands
Companionship
Help to deal with professionals and manage paperwork - I cannot help with finances
Bespoke packages
Physical activities - to note that I don't swim
I enjoying going to the cinema and listening to music. I have two children, a boy and a girl. I
like taking them out and spending quality time with them, they also enjoy the cinema.
Hello my name is Rachel Holdway, I am deaf and I live in the Greenwich Borough. I am
employed and on this system to work for GAD (Greenwich Association of Disabled People).
Languages: Fluent in BSL I consider myself to be a hardworking individual with a driven and
professional attitude. I take great pride in the work that I do, and I relish any challenge faced
in the workplace. Having worked in a social environment for a number of years, I consider
myself to have exemplary co-operative skills, and I am comfortable working as part of a team
or in a leadership capacity.
As a deaf woman, I have had to learn how to communicate in a hearing environment, but I
pride myself on my ability to proficiently communicate with both hearing and deaf colleagues,
a skill which has been actualised in the realms of home and work.
I am an employee of South Thames Carers Support Scheme which is part of Greenwich
Carers Centre, a registered Charity and regulated by the Care Quality Commission
(www.cqc.org.uk/directory/1-590111721). By booking me you are entitled to a user
handbook which is available by emailing [email protected] or
calling Sharon on 0208 102 9642
The services I offer are:
Domestic Support
Accompanying & Befriending (using a car & using public transport)
Going on Errands
Personal Care
Car Journeys/driver
Help to manage paperwork and deal with professionals
As I am working for GAD you will be invoiced directly by them.
My qualifications include: • National Vocational Qualifications: Care level 2 and 3 • City &
Guilds of London 3 credits and 1 distinction • Exeter College Qualification in community care
• CSE Typing Grade 2 • Royal School for the Deaf, Exeter I also have certificates in
Disability Equality Training, Equality and Diversity, Dementia Care, First Aid, Moving and
Handling, Health and Safety, , Sensory Awareness, Safeguarding, Risk Assessment and
training around Personalisation. IT: Proficient on Microsoft Windows’ programmes, including
Word and Outlook.
My name is Silvia, and I work for South Thames Carers Support.
I was born on 1984; I am married with 1 boy. Originally I come from Kenya .I have lived and
worked in London since 2002. I have interpersonal skills which enables me to care for
people of all levels. I am committed person and dedicated to my work. English is my second
language and I can speak some other languages like Swahili which is a national language
spoke in my country. I am likeable person, willing to go an extra mile to do anything no
matter how challenging is with a heat of compassionate care and support, so caring and
support has become part of my life.
My life as a care support worker:
I have been working as a care support worker since 2002 with a company called Crossroads
south East London. I have gained a lot of skills knowledge. I have worked with elderly people
with Dementia, children with Autism, physical disabilities and people with mental capacity.
This has given me confidence to work in challenging situations. My duties in my job are to
accompany the customer to where they want to go for example: shopping, bank, to collect
shopping or going for day trips. I also do some light domestic and personal care.
I have qualifications of Diploma in Social work and part of psychology in human and
children development also I have done several training like First aid, Mental capacity,
dementia, child protection, food hygiene and many more which are all up to date I have also
gained NVQ2 care as part of my career.
As I work with the South Thames Carers Support the services I can support you in different
ways by escort to the trips shopping I can offer personal care light domestic work keep
company and interact with you I like learning more about history of Britain so I am willing to
support you with any type of support you need any time
I like cooking most especially discovering new receipts from different cultures. Shopping is
part of my hobbies to but not like swimming I am qualified swimmer and I have a corticated I
enjoy swimming, I have a customer who I always accompany to the leisure centre for
swimming. I enjoy crocheting I can make table clothes using crochets. I like watching
television especially documentary channels, news and soaps.
I am an employee of South Thames Carers Support Scheme which is part of Greenwich
Carers Centre, a registered Charity and regulated by the Care Quality Commission
(www.cqc.org.uk/directory/1-590111721). By booking me you are entitled to a user
handbook which is available by emailing [email protected] or
calling Sharon on 0208 102 9642
On the marketplace I offer:
Companionship
Befriending
Accompanying
Going Errand
Domestic Support
Personal care
Respite care
Car journeys
Physical Activities
Accompanying and befriending a child
Personal care for child
Hi my names Valerie I am 60 years old, I have 2 grown up children and 4 grandchildren. I
have been working with disabled people for the last 7 years also I have worked in a care
home for dementia patients. I am a happy busy person I like swimming running exercise
classes. I really don’t mind what I do I drive and have business insurance. I have experience
with severe disabilities .I am a very willing I like gardening don’t mind decorating. I have
been working with a young girl with cerebral palsy we go out to lots of different places which
she enjoys and so do I I have worked with an elderly lady for 12 years her family lived to far
to care for her unfortunately she died a few years ago now but i loved working for her . I like
travelling to different countries and spending time with my grandchildren.
I am happy with animals and do not mind being around them my family around me all have
pets.
I am an employee of South Thames Carers Support Scheme which is part of Greenwich
Carers Centre, a registered Charity and regulated by the Care Quality Commission
(www.cqc.org.uk/directory/1-590111721). By booking me you are entitled to a user
handbook which is available by emailing [email protected] or
calling Sharon on 0208 102 9642
I will be offering
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Accompany and Befriending either using public transport or my car in which I do
have business insurance - I love the theatre and am actually in a drama group so
going out and about is something that I do enjoy doing. i also take some of my
current clients to exercise classes, swimming lessons etc...
Advocacy - I am happy to fill out or help you with any paperwork or deal with
professionals as best I can.
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Domestic Support - I am happy to do general housework, laundry, ironing etc... I
currently do these for my current clients.
Going on errands - I am happy to go to the shops and do some shopping, i am
comfortable with paying bills for you etc...
Personal Care - I have been helping people with their personal care for the last 7
years and am happy to use a hoist etc.. i have alot of experience with hoists and
have had clients in the past who have been severely disabled and needed me to do
everything for them so I am quite comfortable in this area.
Physical activities - I am happy to help you do any exercises that you need to do, I
currently help a client do some walking with her walker to give her some exercise.
Respite
I am currently undertaking my induction training this will mean that I may have
visits from my manager to see how I am doing. I am unable to currently unable
to administer medication at the moment. My current rate will be £14 per hour
and payable from invoices sent weekly by Greenwich Carers Centre.
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