Balancing care and employment

Balancing work and caring can be challenging, and understanding your employment rights is an important step in feeling supported and confident in your role. This short course introduces the key workplace entitlements available to carers and offers practical guidance to help you manage both responsibilities more effectively.

What you will learn:

  • Understanding employment rights for carers
  • Practical ways to balance work and caring
  • Where to access follow‑up support
  • What you need to know if you are thinking about reducing your hours
  • Your rights when considering returning to work
  • Resources for further employment advice

Completion time

1 hour

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