Could anybody recommend a charity or project that help mums get back into work after a break parenting? I’d be especially keen to hear from anyone who has accessed that type of organisation and successfully found work.
I’m trying to return to work after a break at home parenting. Before I had children I did a lot of contracting, mainly working as a Project Support Officer on task and finish projects for a defined amount of time. The money was really good, I loved the variety but it meant that I didn’t have long term jobs. Mainly they lasted a year or two.
One of my children has additional needs so wasn’t allowed to go to after school club and childminders were reluctant to take him so one of us had to stay at home as we couldn’t access childcare. Fortunately things have improved and his wonderful school have worked with us to get him to a point where he can access after school care and breakfast club.
My husband works in construction and it’s not a great industry to be in at the moment and he has had periods of unemployment. Fortunately I was able to find work in those periods, decent jobs, purchasing for my local council and working on an NHS project preventing inherited disabilities. I have good reference from both.
But because I took breaks my CV looks really patchy and I am really struggling to find a job. And believe me I am applying to hundreds of jobs.
So I have been trying to access charities and projects who say they help Mums get back into work. Dozens and dozens of them. I have heard nothing back. I am a graduate, I have references, I would do literally anything from cleaning to bar work. I just want to get back into work but need some help. If anyone could recommend an organisation who are helpful with this, I would be incredibly grateful. Thank you!