Carers Friendly Employer Award

We offer several types of Carer Friendly Awards and this service is completely FREE. We offer guidance and support throughout the process, including awareness-raising training sessions and up to date resources for Carers.

Are you an employer in Nottinghamshire? Become a Carer Friendly Employer.

Our Carer Friendly Employer Award is presented to employers who offer support to their staff that are balancing work and a caring role. We can work with you to develop Carer Friendly practices that improve retention, reduce absence and increase productivity of your employees who balance work and care.

The Carer Friendly Employer Quality Award is achieved by considering your organisation’s current understanding of unpaid Carers and how you can better support them to remain in work.

Employers will benefit from free training, resources and ongoing support from us. Understanding that a “one size fits all” approach isn’t always feasible, we will help to review policies and procedures to enable employers to offer a level of support that is appropriate to their own workplace.

On completion of any of our awards you will receive:

·                  A Carer Friendly quality mark to use on your literature and website

·                  An award certificate to display

·                  Promotion of your achievement via our social media channels

·                  A case study for inclusion on our website

·                  Support materials – to promote your Carer friendly status

·                  Local & national signposting to help in the community

·                  Networking with other Carer champions

Find out more information and apply for our Carer Employer Friendly information pack here info@nottinghamshirecarers.co.uk

Testimonial

‘The introduction of the Carer Employee accreditation at Newark and Sherwood District Council has had a positive impact on both staff and management. This accreditation has not only recognised the invaluable contributions of employees who are also carers but has also fostered a more inclusive and supportive work environment.

Overall, the carer Employee accreditation, supported by Notts Carers Association, has strengthened the sense of community within Newark and Sherwood District Council. It has promoted a culture of empathy, respect, and mutual support, ultimately enhancing employee well-being and productivity.’

Newark & Sherwood District Council

Have a look at our Carer Friendly directory to see which employers have already worked with us and gained our Carer Friendly Employer Award  https://nottinghamshirecarers.co.uk/cie-case-studies