I have gentle clients, and a black eye
I work in community care, with vulnerable, very nice clients. It's a one-way care situation, as it should be, and I want them to be always able to comfortably express their needs and put themselves first. I'll get support in my own time.
I dont have any non-client-facing duties I can fill up a day with.
Today, on my day off, I aquired a black eye. Tomorrow, I have work.
I don't need DV leave, all reporting and short term support is complete.
I don't need sick leave, I am well enough to work.
I didn't realise how purple it is until management all went home for the evening, so I can't really ask them.
I have come up with fun and interesting lies "I didn't catch the trapeze in time", but I'd never believe anyone with a black eye who told me that, even if they did an acrobatics evening class.
It feels really awkward, and I don't know how to keep the one-way care vibe intact.
Anyone have advice on how to maintain the professional boundary or... Some other creative solution that meets client needs and good-enough employee vibes?
Thanks in advance