Caring for someone with SEND

For many parents of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, it is very difficult to think about paid employment, particularly if your child needs a lot of care. However, with support, some parents do manage to work outside the home. Find out how working or volunteering can affect various benefits.

You will have learned a lot of valuable skills as a parent and many of these skills can be transferred to work.

If you need to update your skills and experience there are many ways to do this.

Volunteering

Some parents start by trying voluntary work.

Find volunteering opportunities at Norfolk County Council.

Voluntary Norfolk will be able to tell you about volunteering opportunities in your area.

Gain qualifications and retrain

Our adult learning service offers a wide range of courses, careers advice and guidance.

Jobcentre Plus schemes

Jobcentre Plus has a range of schemes and support to help people prepare for work and find employment.