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SUMMARY:Dorset & BCP: Free Workplace Carer Champion Training
DESCRIPTION:Cost: FREE for eligible employers in Dorset and Bournemouth\, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) \nWould you like to help make your workplace more supportive of employees who balance work with unpaid caring responsibilities? \nJoin Forward Carers for a free\, in-person Workplace Carer Champion Training session\, funded by Leonardo Carer Support for employers across Dorset and BCP. \nMany people balance their jobs with looking after a family member\, friend or neighbour. This training will help you understand the challenges working carers face and give you the skills and confidence to support them. \nWhat can you expect? \n\nUnderstand working carers: Learn about the challenges employees face when balancing work with unpaid caring responsibilities.\nRaise awareness: Discover ways to help colleagues recognise and talk about their caring roles.\nIdentify carers in your workplace: Learn how to recognise colleagues who may benefit from additional understanding and support.\nSignpost to support: Find out how to guide working carers towards helpful information\, services and resources.\nMake a positive difference: Build the skills and confidence to become a Workplace Carer Champion and help create a more supportive workplace.\nBreakfast and refreshments: Enjoy breakfast and refreshments during the training session.\n\nWho is this event for? \nThis training is aimed at employers and employees in Dorset and BCP who want to improve support for unpaid carers in the workplace. \nIt’s particularly useful for managers\, HR staff\, team leaders\, wellbeing champions and anyone interested in becoming a Workplace Carer Champion. \nYou don’t need to be an unpaid carer yourself to attend. \nWhy attend? \nMany employees have caring responsibilities outside work\, but they may not feel comfortable discussing them or know what support is available. \nBy becoming a Workplace Carer Champion\, you can help colleagues feel recognised\, understood and supported\, while encouraging positive changes in your workplace. \nThanks to funding from Leonardo Carer Support\, eligible employers in Dorset and BCP can access this training free of charge. \nHow to book or find out more \nTo find out more about the training\, check eligibility or ask how to book your place\, contact Leonardo Carer Support. \nPhone: 01202 698325 \nEmail: info@leonardocarersupport.org
URL:https://ourdorset.org.uk/event/forward-carers-free-employee-in-person-carer-champion-training-dorset-bcp/
LOCATION:Leonardo Carer Support\, Anne van Brussel House\, Unit 1\, Albany Business Park\, Cabot Lane\, Poole\, Dorset\,  BH17 7BX
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leonardo Carer Support":MAILTO:info@leonardocarersupport.org
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