I started a new job 2 weeks ago. When I applied I had to complete an availability matrix, the available hours were over 7 days from 5am through to 2am. The vacant positions were over 2 sites. I attended an assessment centre and I discussed my availability. I made it quite clear that I had to pick up my children by 5pm and look after them until my husband came home, I said I would be happy to work from7pm to 2am. I slso said I was happy to work from 5am until 4 pm. I also clearly stated that on a Friday I could only work from 5am to 11am and 7pm to 2am. I said I was happy to work Saturday morning's or weekends if part of a Rota.
I was offered the job. I have now discovered that the available hours as previously advertised do not apply to the site I am at. They only need people from 7am to 9pm, they already have staff that start at 7am. As I can only start a night shift at 7pm I am no use to them at night. Ihave also been told that I am of no use to them on a Friday. As a result I have now been told that it is likelyi will have to work every weekend, Saturday's and Sunday's.
My contract is 20 hours. They cannot give me a Rota as they won't know until the week before.
When i accepted the job it was on the understanding that the available hours were from 5am to 2am and only limited weekends.
I have also discovered that this is not a new problem,46% of new starters at the other site have resigned for similar issues.
I am looking for a new job, is there anything I can do/say to get out of this without giving a notice period. Has anyone any advice.