ReStart Your Journey: New Course Supporting Carers into New Opportunities
Are you ready to rediscover your confidence, explore new opportunities, and take the next step after caring?
Forward Carers, in partnership with BMet College, is excited to offer the ReStart: Next Steps Programme — a free two-week course designed especially for current and former unpaid Carers. Thanks to funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, this brand-new programme has been co-created to help Carers build confidence, reflect on their skills, and take positive steps towards education, training, or work.
What’s Included
The ReStart course offers a supportive environment to help you adapt the skills you have learnt whilst caring and plan your future at your own pace. Across two weeks (Monday–Friday, 10am–2pm), you’ll take part in interactive sessions at Matthew Boulton College, Birmingham (B4 7PS), including:
- 🧭 Guidance and support to help you explore next steps
- 💬 Confidence-building workshops to rediscover your strengths
- 🔄 Skills transfer sessions to show how caring experience—like communication, organisation, and resilience—translates into the workplace
- 💼 Coaching and mentoring to plan future goals
- 🚀 Exploring new roles and pathways in education, volunteering, or employment
An optional third week allows you to complete any missed sessions online, ensuring flexibility for busy Carers. Travel cost support may also be available (eligibility applies).
🗓 Key Dates
- Assessment Day: Wednesday 12th November, 10am–1pm
- Course Dates: Monday 17th November – Friday 5th December
- Location: Matthew Boulton College, 1 Jennens Road, Birmingham, B4 7PS
Why Join?
Caring for someone often means putting your own ambitions on hold. The ReStart Programme is here to remind you of your potential and help you take the next step — whether that’s returning to education, exploring a new career path, or simply regaining confidence in what you have to offer.
This course has been developed with Carers in mind, combining expert guidance from BMet tutors with Forward Carers’ understanding of Carer experiences. Together, we’re helping to build Carer Friendly Communities across the West Midlands, where every Carer feels recognised, valued, and supported to thrive.
Book Your Free Place
Spaces are limited — don’t miss this opportunity to invest in yourself and your future.
For more information, contact adultskills@bmet.ac.uk
