Helen Carnell - Personal Assistant

• Gender: Female
• Age: 54
• Smoker: No
• Speaks: English
• Areas covered: Rushcliffe
• Requires support: Support with Activities, Cleaning, Sitter / short breaks, Support with Work or Study, Transport, Cooking, Help getting in and out of bed
• Age range: 4-16, 16-25, 25-55, 55-75, 75+
• Additional details: Current DBS/CRB check, Full driving license, Use of own transport

I am a qualified social worker who has 10 years experience in supporting individuals and families to help make positive change. In February 2020 I decided to go freelance so I am now supporting individuals to maximise their potential and help with day to day living.

I have worked for the past 4 years in education working with 11-18 year olds - providing support with mental health issues such as self-harm, eating disorders and anxiety. I have also worked extensively with the most vulnerable children and young people who have been subject to child protection plans due to abuse: physical, sexual, emotional and neglect. Throughout this time I have supported families through difficult circumstances and helped to make positive change.

I am a registered carer for my father who has Alzheimers, and my mother who is registered as visually impaired. I am acutely aware of the impact ill health, both physically and mentally, has on an individual/family.

The clients I currently work with are wanting companionship and support with daily tasks that previously would be taken for granted, such as: transportation to hospital appointments, shopping, cooking, trips to the garden centre/theatre/cinema or support clubs. Reducing isolation is vital in order to keep up morale and a sense of worth.

I have clients that contact me directly, or members of their family who are not able to offer regular visits to loved ones due to work/life commitments and often distance plays a large part in why families can't support regularly.

I have also worked extensively with young people with learning disabilities, and young people who are not accessing school due to anxiety. I have supported with building up self-esteem, confidence and trust

I have excellent communication skills and work towards 'enabling' individuals, making day to day life easier and ultimately happier.

Hourly rate £17.00 per hour - minimum of 2 hours each session

If client's are wishing to be transported to appointments e.g: appointments, garden centre, shopping, there will be an additional cost of 45p per mile from clients home.

Monday: 17.00 19.00

Tuesday: 14.00 18.00

Wednesday: 16.00 19.00

Thursday: 17.00 19.00

Friday: 16.00 18.00

Saturday Sunday: N/A

I am able to work/ provide support on Saturday and Sundays but not on a regular basis - this would need to be discussed and agreed.