Think Carer Training
What Is Think Carer Training?
Think Carer Training is a CPD accredited practical and engaging course designed for individuals who want to become Carer Champions in their workplace, community, or group.
The training increases awareness of the wide range of unpaid carers and the vital roles they play. Participants learn how to identify carers—often hidden in plain sight—and how to support them effectively.
The course also explores the challenges carers face and equips champions with the tools and confidence to help carers thrive, both in their caring role and beyond. It’s an essential step in creating carer-friendly environments that truly value and support unpaid carers.
View and book dates by clicking the button below or contact bethany@signpostforcarers.org.uk to book a bespoke session for your organisation around service based delivery.
Are you an employer in Stockport?
Funding from the Economic Inactivity Trailblazer Stockport VCFSE Work & Skills Fund 2026/27, means that we can continue our work to help Stockport organisations recognise and support unpaid carers at work.
This will fund our Think Carer – Carer Champion Workplace Training, a fully funded, CPD-accredited programme helping Stockport businesses recognise and support unpaid carers at work.
Originally running from November 2025 to March 2026, this has now been extended. Carer Champion’s will gain the tools, confidence and knowledge to create more carer-friendly workplaces.
We offer the option of bespoke training session for your organisation.
Fill in the form below to send an enquiry.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
1. Define who unpaid carers are
Including adult and young carers, and explain the diverse range of caring roles and responsibilities.
2. Recognise the signs
That may indicate someone is an unpaid carer in a workplace, community, or service setting.
3. Describe the emotional, physical, and financial impact
Of caring on individuals, and understand why timely support is crucial.
4. Outline the key provisions of the Care Act and the Carer’s Leave Act
And how these apply to carers in everyday life and employment.
5. Identify tools and local services available
To support carers, including Signpost’s Carer Assessments, Connecting Carers Card, and other practical resources.
6. Demonstrate how to sensitively initiate conversations
With individuals who may be carers and effectively signpost them to relevant support.
7. Promote carer-friendly practices
In workplaces, communities, and groups by creating inclusive, informed environments.
8. Explain the unique needs of young carers
The impact of caring on their development, and how professionals can respond appropriately.
9. Apply professional curiosity
To identify hidden carers through everyday interactions and assessments.
10. Commit to an action plan
As a Carer Champion, outlining how they will raise awareness, identify carers, and promote support structures within their setting.
Think Carer Champion Course Nomination Form
If you have spoken with your work place Carer Champion and they’ve nominated you to take part in our fully funded Carer Workshop – Supporting Employees Who Have Caring Responsibilities: A Therapeutic Approach to Understanding and Managing Anxiety, Stress & Worry
Please make sure you have registered with us before completing this form and only complete it if you have been nominated by your Carer Champion.
Book Your Course
Book your place on our Think Carer training course.
Price: £35 per person
Location: At The Heatons Centre
Duration: 2hrs
Course: CPD Accredited. Certificate and Pin badge upon completion
Available Dates: Please contact us for available dates.
Bookings are none refundable- however attendee can be changed/ space on the course can be transferred to another individual