Study

If you're a carer and you've been out of work for some time, you may decide the best way to find a job is by taking a training course.

There are many training courses available, so it's a good idea to decide first of all what kind of studying you want to do, why, and what qualifications you wish to get from the course. This will ensure you choose the best training course for the job you want.

With so many courses available you can choose to study or learn:

• full-time,
• part-time,
• through a short course (these range from a few hours to a few weeks), or
• for several years.

Jobcentre Plus

Jobcentre Plus can offer help and advice on finding training courses that suit you. For more information see Directgov: jobseekers, or visit your local branch.

Nextstep

Nextstep offers careers and skills advice over the face to face, online, or on the telephone on 0800 100 900.

Learning for Living

City and Guilds has developed an online learning course for carers and former carers called Learning for Living. The programme is designed to build on the skills carers and former carers have developed in their caring roles.

If you're not sure about the kind of training course to choose, call the Careers Advice Service helpline on 0800 100900 seven days a week.

Learndirect

Learndirect enables you to learn from home, work or wherever you have access to the internet. In many cases, funding is available. Call 0800 101 901, or visit the Learndirect website.

Watch the video below to see how a carer found learning opportunities.