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This page provides you with everything you need to know about restarting back to work after parental leave

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Your plan

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TL:DR

Phased return

• gradually build up hours over 4 weeks
• receive full salary over this period

Re-start plan

• agreed with you at least a month before your restart
• bespoke to suit you

Flexible working

• permanent change
• reduce hours, change working patterns
• request 8 weeks before return

What is restart and thrive?

We know that returning to work is more than just picking up where you left off—a lot has changed, and preparing to come back can bring a range of emotions.

Our goal is to ensure your transition is smooth, setting you up for success as you re-join your team.

• your manager will reach out at least a month in advance to discuss your needs and plan what your first few weeks will look like.

What’s CareScribe’s phased return?

Allowing you to ease back in with shorter days or weeks will give you the time and flexibility to settle into a new routine.

So, we’ve introduced a paid phased return, gradually increasing your hours in a way that suits you, without affecting your regular pay. These can be a combination of in-person and remote working.

Week one

• work 2 days across the week

Week two

• work 3 days across the week

Week three

• work 4 days across the week

Week 4

• full hours

Your restart plan

Before you return, your manager or the People team will work with you to create a re-start plan, ensuring you know what to expect during your first few weeks. This could include:

• any support you may need, particularly if you're continuing to breastfeed
• a team lunch to welcome you back and dedicated time to reconnect with colleagues, both new and familiar
• agreeing a buddy, ideally with lived experience to support you throughout the first couple of months
• side-by-side support in your role, along with briefings and updates on any changes or developments
• training on new products, processes, or software

Growth and impact goals

Some of your goals may remain from before your leave, but we understand your priorities and perspective may have shifted, so we’ll revisit and adjust as needed