Whether you’re looking to move jobs or return to work, there are lots of options to explore to find work that suits you. While caring you also develop new skills or improve existing ones. These skills are valuable to employers. For example, having difficult conversations, organising daily tasks, or managing budgets.
- If you’re not sure where to start with your job search, follow Jobs and skills on nidirect (external website) – from finding out what you’re good at, to writing your CV and onto applying for jobs
- Need to update your CV or create a new one? Our CV’s and cover letters nidirect page can help (external website)
- Getting back into work can feel like a big step to take. Explore the Carers returning to work on nidirect (external website) or identify and develop your skills and gain confidence on Carers NI (external website)
- If you regularly look after someone, you may be eligible for specific employment support through Helping you into work on nidirect (external website)
- If you want to refresh your current skills, or maybe try something completely new, the Skills to succeed (external website) can help you find new learning opportunities to improve your chances of finding work
- Some types of work can be more flexible than others. If you’ve explored all support options in your current role but need more help, you could look at different roles to see if they’re more flexible
- If you want to build your confidence and skills, you can find out how to volunteer in your local community find out how to volunteer in your local community on Volunteering nidirect (external website)