Care, confidence and the path back to employment.

In this episode of The Care Break, Rosemary is joined by Amy Lavelle from Care Alliance Ireland to explore the practical and emotional challenges carers face when returning to work and the actions that make a meaningful difference.

Amy has numerous family members who require additional support and has gained an understanding of the importance of external support for family carers. Since 2021, Amy has worked with Care Alliance Ireland within their employment support projects for family carers. The aim of these projects is to offer individual and holistic supports to family carers who are returning to employment after a period of full-time care or alongside their current caring role.

In this episode we explore:

- the loss of confidence many carers experience,

- the barriers created by rigid job design

- why caring is skilled work, even when it isn't formally recognised.

- the importance of reaching out for support as an employer or as an carer who wants to return to work.

Social Links

The Care Advocate website: www.thecareadvocate.ie

Follow the Care Advocate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-care-advocate

Follow Rosemary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosemary-daynes-kearney

Guest Details

If you are a family carer returning to employment or education or an employer seeking advice on family carer needs, you can contact Amy by email amy@carealliance.ie or phone 085 2683589.