Our training is open to employers with at least one base in Edinburgh or Midlothian, across the public, private and third sectors. We aim to improve staff skills and knowledge, to identify, support and engage carers in the workplace.
All sessions can be tailored to your organisation’s goals, both for content and time (sessions are usually 1 hour).
If you would like to discuss bespoke carer-focused training for your organisation, or have an informal chat to discuss your training needs, please contact us:
Identifying and supporting carers in the workplace
Our ‘Identifying and Supporting Carers in the Workplace’ session aims to make carers more visible in the workplace, and helps managers reflect on the hidden impacts of caring. Managers can learn how to support team members who care for someone alongside work.
This session will explore:
- How to identify unpaid carers in the workplace, and spot the signs of carers who may be struggling
- The impact of caring and how this can affect carers at work
- How employers can support working carers and the associated business benefits
- Tools to give managers the confidence to talk to team members about balancing caring and employment
Caring conversations
The Caring Conversations session aims to help staff and line managers feel more confident in initiating supportive conversations around caring. We also share strategies for effective and empathetic discussions.
This session will explore:
- Key tips for creating a carer-friendly work environment
- Practical ways to support positive conversations around caring
- How to build and establish rapport, including active listening and best practices
- Top tips to support team members and the wider organisation
What past participants thought
“It has made me more confident in supporting those with caring responsibilities in my team.”
“Extremely useful session, presenter was very engaging and provided practical tips on how we can help carers, things I will definitely use moving forwards.”
“So impactful. This has been a timely reminder to check in with those people I know who have caring responsibilities.”
