Employment
Here are some links that will help you with issues that may affect your employment, or give advice about gaining employment if you are currently looking for work opportunities.
Carers.org – Employment and after caring
The employment page on The Princess Royal Trust for Carers website will help you find out your rights regarding employment and which policies and procedures may affect you at work. The trust also have a webpage which will direct you to advice and guidance on how to get back into work after caring.
Direct.gov – Caring for someone
The government’s webpage on carers and employment features information on caring for someone while working, leaving work to care for someone, returning to work and advice and support for carers preparing for work.
Employers for carers
Employers for carers is a service for employers to help retain employees in their workforce who care for a family member.
Jobcentre Plus – Disabled people and carers
Information on how to get help with Jobcentre Plus.
Skills for Care
Skills for Care and Skills for Health have produced Carers Matter - Everybody's Business, guidance to help employers and organisations support carers through learning and development of staff.