Support in the workplace
As somebody combining a caring role with paid employment you are likely to need support in the workplace, at different times and on a number of different levels.
It may be that you need access to a telephone to check on the
person you care for, or to arrange leave to fit in with someone
coming out of hospital. The good news is that carers do have
statutory rights and more and more employers are coming to realise
the benefits of supporting carers.
As a major local employer, Stockport Council supports carers in
the workforce by promoting flexible working arrangement which allow
carers to remain in, or return to work. Get in touch for further
details and to see what vacancies are currently available.
Stockport Council's Continuing and Community Education service
offers carers a number of work-based learning opportunities in
customer service, catering, playwork, teaching assistance, business
administration and many other fields.
Useful contacts
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Stockport Council (Vacancies)
Address: 1st Floor, Stopford House, Piccadilly, Stockport SK1 3XE
Phone: 0161 474 3456
Web: www.stockport.gov.uk/jobs
Stockport Council (Continuing Education Service)
Address: 3rd Floor, Stopford House, Piccadilly, Stockport SK1 3XE
Phone: 0800 389 0804
Email: adult.learners@stockport.gov.uk
You can contact any of these organisations direct but if you are still unsure then the Adult Social Care Team may be able to help you. You can contact them from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday on 0161 217 6029.