Advice for employment

[lavender2022]

Hi, new to MN. DC is 2 and in nursery full time. Seeking advice for ideas of employment that would fit around DC schedule. DC attends nursery 9:00 - 15:30 Monday to Friday. Any advice please?

term time only jobs?
school kitchen

if you have a partner, then weekend/evening early morning work?

School lunchtime supervisor, school catering assistant.
School exam invigilator - although you might not be available early enough for that.
Cleaner.
Dog Walker.
Pet sitter.

Thank you for your suggestions. Yes I have DP but he doesn't live with us but has DC every fortnight from Friday eve to Sunday eve due to his work schedule. He has Saturday off every fortnight. What about supermarket work? Or even ironing at home for others?

What skills and qualifications do you have? What work have you done previously?

Civil Service are very family friendly, you can work p/t, term time only, flexible working.

will you have the long holidays or can you work throughout?

You say your DC is at nursery full time, but then you say 9-3:30. I wouldn’t say that was full time, though. It’s a school day. I’d assume full-time nursery means something like 8:30-6. Enough time to do a 9-5 job with a commute either side.

I'd extend his nursery hours to a full day so there's more options for you in terms of work.

What did you do before having DC? What are you interested in doing/have the skills for? Walking straight into a school hours job is pretty difficult. You would be better off looking for something full time (or, say, 3 days a week), and then applying for flexible working once you've become known. I'd say other than people who are things like TAs or midday supervisors (and these people normally got the job by first volunteering at the school to get experience) that's how people I know end up in school hours jobs.

@Snowiscold

You say your DC is at nursery full time, but then you say 9-3:30. I wouldn’t say that was full time, though. It’s a school day. I’d assume full-time nursery means something like 8:30-6. Enough time to do a 9-5 job with a commute either side.

Yes you're right. DC's pre-school doesn't offer full-time hours. Will look into moving her to a pre-school that supports full-time employment 8:30-6pm. Thanks

@BelleEnderman

I'd extend his nursery hours to a full day so there's more options for you in terms of work.

Yes, definitely considering this. Thanks

@RedskyThisNight OK thank you for this advice, will look into this.

What did you do before having DC? What are you interested in doing/have the skills for?

I worked in a Michelin Star restaurant in Central London. Very long hours. I have experience in catering and hospitality. Although no qualifications above GCSE level. Was in an abusive relationship around that time and couldn't enrol in Access courses or anything of the sort. Am I able to find something in hospitality that I can study online for in order to obtain a degree? I am 37. Is it too late to do this? Thanks for your reply.

@Snowiscold

What skills and qualifications do you have? What work have you done previously?

I have experience in catering and hospitality. Although no qualifications above GCSE level.