Can an employee take multiple days off using unpaid carer's leave? Yes. You can take up to one working week of unpaid carer's leave. For most full-time employees, this will be 5 days. This number will vary for carers who work part-time. Please also be aware that the amount of notice you will need to give your employer will increase depending on the amount of unpaid Carer's Leave you plan to take. Manage Cookie Preferences