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CareWise Work + Learn programme

Expression of interest - share info and we'll be in touch!

Is 2023 the year you will explore new employment horizons?

Carers NZ is launching a new pilot in its CareWise carer friendly workplace programme.

We'll be working with 20 family carers who want to migrate from a benefit to paid employment - to build a stronger future, gain experience and skills, save for retirement, and reduce the social isolation they may be experiencing.

Carers NZ works with 150+ carer friendly employers nationwide, in a range of industries.

Our Work + Learn programme provides one to one support, from exploring work options and dreams, to creating a great CV, building confidence, introductions to carer friendly employers, and helping to overcome barriers in your work/life/care journey.

Carers already do an important unpaid job in the support they provide to someone in their whanau. This programme is for those who want to find employment and would like to connect with carer friendly employers, and receive ongoing support.

Be sure to leave your address and details at the end of the survey so we can send your card if you're a draw winner of a a $30 Warehouse gift card.
1.I'd like to move from a Job Seeker, Sole Parent or Supported Living Payment benefit to employment in the near future.
2.What are your hours of availability - we know things change but what could you do in a week?
3.Tell us a bit about your caring situation, and how this impacts your opportunities for paid work. Would it make a difference to you if you could find a job with a carer friendly employer?
4.What kind of job are you looking for 
5.What kind of job are you NOT looking for - tell us any concerns about employment beyond your caring role.
6.How do you like to work?
7.What would your dream job look like? Would it be in a city office, outside, dealing with the public, behind the scenes, helping others? Would you be on call or leave your work worries at the job each day or at the end of a shift? Do you want to use experience and skills you already have, or are you looking for something new and are open to retraining?
8.When did you last participate in the paid workforce?
9.Is anything holding you back from paid employment that you need help with? For example ... (tick any that apply)
10.What is your age range 
11.Tell us 3 things about why you would be a great employee 
12.How interested would you be in  the Work & Learn programme - we'll be working closely with you, so it's a commitment and investment for us, and for you.
Not interested
Interested
Take me to the next step
13.Do you have language skills in languages other than English? Let us know below and include Sign Language skills if you have them
14.Have you been looking for jobs? Tick any that apply
15.What would your earning expectations be for your move from a benefit to a job?
16.What flexibility or support would you need from an employer?
17.Would you be willing to have a Police and /or Ministry of Justice check if required ?
18.Would you be able to supply an employer with references or a CV/resume?
19.Please describe your work experience-past and current.  Or send us your CV to carewise@carers.net.nz 
20.If you'd like to work with us in the Work + Learn programme, what is your SWN number? This is your Social Welfare Number, also known as your client number. Your SWN number is 9 digits and can be located on any of your MSD issued letters or alternatively your Community Services Card if you have one. If you don't know it that's fine but if you can provide it, great! 
21.What is your ethnicity? (Please select all that apply.)
22.Please leave your personal details to enter the draw for a $30 Warehouse voucher and hear more about our Work + Learn programme! If you've indicated you're keen to know more or to participate, we'll be in touch and look forward to working with you!