I’m a loneboarent of three boys ages 12,9 and 6.
I am in recruits if benefits.
Their father has mental health issues and is not able to offer any support if do any childcare.
I have no extended family to assist in this regard.
I want to work.
But don’t know how I will ever make it back into the workplace.... it feels impossible.
I was working for the nhs as a community support worker but got signed off due to anxiety and depression. Plus I came home with minus £5 after paying for after school clubs.
I am wondering what I would need to earn as a minimum to make work work for me ??
I was an actress originally. I am a graduate and am a trained primary school teacher. But think entering teaching again will be too stressful. So essentially I am looking at building a new career or something ?!?
I’m very overwhelmed and feel hopeless.
Anyone can offer any experience of advice ??
I also have breast cancer at Theban moment. It’s treatable thank god but it definitely leaves me feeling even more fragile.
I privately rent a flat in north London which is covered by housing benefit.
I am very grateful for the benefits just so surprised that I seem trapped in them !! ?
I’d like to study as a psychotherapist but I think if I take a loan for the masters my benefits will then change.