Are you juggling a job alongside caring for a family member or friend? Find out about your rights and the support you can ask for at work.
Balancing work and unpaid caring responsibilities isn’t always easy, especially if you’re unsure what help you’re entitled to.
Join Forward Carers for a short, informative online session designed to help you as working carers understand your employment rights, explore the support available and feel more confident talking to your employer about caring responsibilities that you have.
What can you expect?
- Understand your rights at work: Learn about employment rights for unpaid carers, including Carer’s Leave.
- Find out about Carer’s Leave: Explore what this means, who may be eligible and how to request time off to support someone you care for.
- Support from your employer: Learn about the types of workplace support you can ask for to help balance your job and caring responsibilities.
- Confidence to have conversations: Get practical guidance on talking to your manager or employer about your caring role and the support you need.
Who is this event for?
This session is for anyone who works while providing unpaid care or support to a family member, friend or neighbour.
You might be working full-time or part-time, caring for an older parent, a partner, a child with additional needs or someone with a disability or long-term health condition.
It’s also useful if you’ve recently taken on caring responsibilities or are finding it harder to balance work and caring.
Why attend?
Many working carers don’t realise they have specific rights at work or know what support they can ask for.
In just 45 minutes, you’ll gain a better understanding of your options and feel more prepared to speak with your employer about what could help.
As the session is online and takes place in the evening, you can join from home without needing to travel.
How to book
Register online to secure your place and receive details of how to join the session.
Register for Your Rights at Work with Forward Carers
