Stepping stones and my action plan

Carer Positive
Figure 5.2 Carer Positive

The Carer Positive is an award for employers in Scotland who have a working environment where carers are valued and supported. This might be through flexible working policies or with simple practical measures that can make a big difference to carers.

To be recognised as Carer Positive, employers complete a simple self-assessment application form showing how their organisation meets criteria in five key areas. There are three levels of award, from ‘Engaged’, to ‘Established’, through to ‘Exemplary’. The award is designed to enable organisations of all sizes and structures to engage in the process.

Completing the Caring_Counts_in_the_Workplace course is not a requirement of Carer Positive but would certainly provide strong evidence that would contribute to meeting the required criteria.

To find out more about Carer Positive [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)] visit their website.

This session will help you to identify steps you can take towards becoming a Carer Positive workplace, even if you don’t intend to apply for the award.

Steps to becoming Carer Positive