Returning to work and developing skills

Valuable skillsets

The skillset & experiences that a carer has can make for an incredibly valuable individual in the workplace. These might range from managing a budget to negotiating with professionals.

The National Careers Service has a Skills Health Check to help you explore your skills and interests. This might be useful to help you decide what job might be right for you. You can also check out their Job Profiles page, which explain qualifications for certain jobs, what the work is like and pay you could expect.


What's out there?

At times, caregiving may feel like your whole world, but there are resources out there to help you develop skills or pursue interests should you wish. Carers UK has some great resources on this, including their free online course called Learning for Living, which provides a starting point if you are wondering what skills you've gained from caring. It covers everything from communicating effectively to goal setting and includes a wide range of scenarios to suit people in different situations.

The National Careers Service also has advisors who can provide information and guidance.