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Kinship carers in the workplace: guidance for employers
Information for employers on supporting kinship carers in the workplace and how to be a kinship friendly employer.
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The UK government is working to improve support for kinship families. This is part of the wider children’s social care reform. Being a kinship carer can present challenges to individuals remaining in work. They will benefit from extra support and flexibility from their employers.
This document provides guidance for employers on:
- what kinship care is
- what becoming a kinship carer means
- available entitlements
- adapting internal policies to include kinship carers
- creating a culture of support
For more information, read the championing kinship care: national kinship care strategy.
Published 15 December 2023