Opening Doors for Carers

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Opening Doors for Carers (a Crossroads Care service)

Enabling you to access Education, Training and Employment Opportunities

Opening Doors for Carers

Opening Doors for Carers is an employment service for Carers and former Carers and is part of Crossroads Care (Birmingham and Solihull). We we are an Organsiation Member of the Institute of Careers Guidance and we provide information, advice and guidance on work and learning opportunities.

Crossroads Care (Birmingham and Solihull) has many years of experience of supporting Carers through its Domiciliary Respite Care service and therefore we can offer a good understanding of the impact of your caring responsibilities.

It does not matter what stage you are at in your journey to employment; it may be that you are wanting to get into employment straightaway or perhaps you would like to take a small step now to help you get a job in the future.

What can you expect from us:

Full confidentiality
Flexibility of meeting arrangements to accomodate your circumstances
Time for you to explore worthwhile options
Support to access training, education or paid/ voluntary employment
Knowledge of other relevant services who can support you as a carer

Things we can help you with

Building your confidence through mentoring support and motivational techniques
Professional Careers Guidance Service
Assistance with job search
CV development
Interview skills
College/ University applications

If you register for our service we can arrange to meet you at a venue convenient for you. Home visits are by negotiation following our first meeting with you.

The Team

The Opening Doors for Carers service is headed by Emma Bytheway who is the Carers Employment Development Manager. Working with Emma is Carers Employment Advisor, Nancy Khan.