Working Carer Survey

If as a Carer you are working (or have worked) along side your caring role, we would like to know about your experiences.

The North East Lincolnshire Carers Strategy Group want to support local employers to become Carer friendly. To do this, they need to know what is working well and what you think the challenges are that Carers face at work.

1 in 9 workers combine working with caring for a family member, partner, friend or neighbour. Caring can have a negative impact on finances, social lives, physical and mental wellbeing and more besides.

A caring role can have an impact on work if the Carer needs to leave at short notice because of the condition of the cared for person. They may need more time off work to attend appointments. They may need their employer to be flexible with the hours they work.

Getting the right support from an employer and having an employer that understands the challenges Carers face can be the difference between staying in work or leaving work because of caring.

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* 1. My employer is supportive and understanding of my needs as a Carer. (1 = not at all. 10 = extremely)

The best you can, please explain your answer. This is so we can gather examples of practices within workplaces, whether you feel they are good, bad or something in-between.

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* 2. I feel able to openly talk about my caring role with colleagues and not feel judged

Yes

The best you can, please tell us why you have answered in this way.

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* 3. My colleagues are supportive and do not judge me for needing extra time off work.

Yes

Not Applicable

The best you can, please tell us why you have answered in this way.

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* 4. I have easy access to information at work relating to me as a Carer

Yes

If yes, please tell us what this is. It could be information on a notice board about support. Your employer may have a policy for Carers so you know your rights and what your employer can do for you as a Carer. They may even have a Carer Champion.

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* 5. Has caring had an impact on your work? If yes, please indicate on a scale of 1 to 10 below, the impact caring has had. (1 = minimal, i am coping well. 10 = significant, i am considering giving up work)

It may be difficult, but please tell us about the impact caring has had on your work, whether minimal or significant. How has it impacted? How do you feel? What are your thoughts around employment and the future.

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* 6. Please let us know who your employer is. We won’t contact them in relation to your feedback. This will help us develop an understanding of how different employment sectors in North East Lincolnshire support Carers.

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* 7. Please tell us what support you believe would help Carers to stay in employment. You can draw upon your own experiences.

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* 8. Were you aware that Carers are entitled to a Carers Needs Assessment that assesses the support they need to manage and maintain their caring role? This assessment also includes their desire to stay in work and the support needed to enable them to do this.

Yes

I've already had one

If you have had a Carers Needs Assessment, please let us know how this helped you in relation to managing work along side your caring role. Please also let us know if it didn’t help and why.

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* 9. Have you tried to gain employment for the first time following caring or following a break from caring?

Yes

If yes, were you supported by a professional or organisation? How did they support you? Do you feel being a Carer had any impact on your ability to find work? If you have been unsuccessful, do you believe this is because of your time spent caring?

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* 10. If you are happy for a representative of the Carers Strategy Group to give you a call about your answers, please provide details below. We may contact you for further information. Your details will not be shared with any other organisation.

Name

House Number/Name

Street Name

Town

Post Code

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 11. There may be the opportunity to be part of a working group. This group will help inform the work we do with local employers. A group such as this will usually meet once a month for a couple of hours. Is this something you are interested in being a part of? (if you select YES, please ensure you complete your contact details in question 10)

Yes

THANK YOU for completing the survey. Please click the submit button below.