At River Exe Healthcare, we’re proud to announce that we are now officially recognised as a Carer Friendly Devon Employer. This is more than just a badge – it’s a reflection of our deep commitment to supporting unpaid carers in our community and within our workforce.
What is a Carer Friendly Employer?
The Carer Friendly Devon initiative, led by Devon Carers, encourages workplaces to become more aware of and supportive towards employees who are also unpaid carers. These are individuals who provide vital support to a family member, friend or neighbour who could not manage without their help due to illness, disability, mental health needs or addiction.
Carer Friendly Employers are recognised for taking proactive steps to understand and support the unique needs of carers, ensuring that their responsibilities outside of work are respected and accommodated wherever possible.
You can learn more about the programme here: Carer Friendly Devon – Employers
Why This Matters to Us
At River Exe Healthcare, compassion is at the heart of everything we do – not just for the people we care for, but also for our team. We know that many of our staff juggle caring responsibilities at home alongside their professional commitments. Being a Carer Friendly Employer means recognising these challenges and offering practical, empathetic support.
Becoming part of the Carer Friendly Devon community reaffirms our values and gives us the tools to:
- Raise awareness about the realities of unpaid caring roles
- Create flexible policies that accommodate carers’ needs
- Promote wellbeing and resilience among our team
- Ensure that carers feel seen, valued and supported
What This Means for Our Team
Our Carer Friendly commitment means we’re continually working to create a culture where carers feel empowered to talk openly about their responsibilities. We offer:
- Flexibility where possible with shifts and working patterns
- An understanding and open HR team
- Access to information and resources through Devon Carers
- A culture of respect and empathy
We believe that a supported workforce is a stronger workforce – and this recognition is a step forward in creating an even more inclusive, responsive and caring place to work.