Who is this course for?

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Caring Counts in the Workplace is for managers and policy makers who are interested in finding out more about carers and understanding their own role in identifying and supporting carers in the workplace.

You will explore carers’ experiences first hand, and view case studies and examples of best practice in supporting carers at work. Working through the course will help you to reflect on your current and future practice as a manager or policy maker. The final session will help you to develop an action plan for creating a ‘Carer Positive’ workplace.

What do we mean by ‘Carer Positive’?

This course links to the criteria for Carer Positive, which is awarded to Scottish employers and organisations who are recognised for the support they provide to carers in their workforce.

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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.

A Carer Positive working environment is one where carers are valued and supported, and where there is a commitment to developing positive attitudes and practices with and for carers in the workplace. This might be through flexible working policies or with simple practical measures that can make a big difference to carers. Supportive line managers are key to a Carer Positive workplace and this course can contribute to raising managers’ awareness of carers.

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.

The course also links to the Core Principles for Working with Carers and Young Carers (NES/SSSC 2013), which is the Scottish framework to support workforce learning and practice.

You’ll find out more about the Carer Positive and the Core Principles for Working with Carers and Young Carers in Session 5.

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