Support in the workplace

As somebody combining a caring role with paid employment you are likely to need support in the workplace, at different times and on a number of different levels.

It may be that you need access to a telephone to check on the person you care for, or to arrange leave to fit in with someone coming out of hospital. The good news is that carers do have statutory rights and more and more employers are coming to realise the benefits of supporting carers.

As a major local employer, the council supports carers in the workforce by promoting flexible working arrangement which allow carers to remain in, or return to work. Get in touch for further details and to see what vacancies are currently available.

 

 

Useful contacts

 

Employers for Carers is a service for employers to help retain the 1 in 7 employees in the workforce caring for a family member.

 

You can contact any of these organisations direct but if you are still unsure then the Adult Social Care enquiries may be able to help you. You can contact them from 8.00am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 1.00pm Saturdays, on 0345 045 5201. In an emergency out of normal office hours contact the Emergency Duty Team on 01733 234724.

Support in the workplace