Are you a carer friendly employer?
2 in 3 of us will become an unpaid carer at some point in our lifetime.
An unpaid carer supports a family member or friend who cannot manage without their carer’s help.
For example an individual may care for:
· A newborn with a physical disability or long-term health condition
· A child with an acquired illness, or learning disability
· A partner with a physical illness, mental ill health or struggling with an addiction
· Or as we get older a partner with failing physical and/or mental health.
These are just some of the reasons a person may spend all of their time outside of work, providing unpaid care to a loved one. This in itself can lead to poor physical, emotional and mental health for the carer themselves. Which in turn could put the child or adult they look after at risk too.
There may well be unpaid carers in your employment – juggling work with a caring role which can be mentally and physical exhausting.
Today is #CarersRightsDay so the BEST day to consider signing up to our ‘Employer’s Charter for Working Carers’
Our Charter is simply to:
· Spread awareness of carers across all levels of the organisation and work to remove any stigma which may be associated with the role
· Ensure all line managers are familiar with carers’ legal rights at work and all internal policies and/or resources which may benefit them
· Provide appropriate support, in line with carers individual circumstances and needs
· Not make assumptions about capability based on personal caring responsibilities
· Where possible, incorporate a flexible approach to job design and workload management
· Encourage equality and diversity in our workforce by demonstrating a positive attitude to job applicants with caring responsibilities
· Provide signposting to information and organisations providing support and guidance for Carers in the workforce
To sign up and for more information please get in touch and ask for Lizzy😊
