lone parents returning to work

[lisa4answers]

i am a lone parent returning to work but i am having trouble finding a job that is flexible and family friendly. can you give me a list of family friendly companies or employers? please! thanks

[mrs_overall]

How about looking for jobs in a local school, such as teaching assistant/midday supervisor etc. You would only work school hours and have all the holidays off.
Good luck.

[daipp]

Ask for an appointment at your local Jobcentre Plus office to meet a Lone Parent Adviser. These advisers are aware of jobs that have family friendly terms etc. In addition to this, Lone Parent Advisers can offer you a better-off calculation (how much you need to earn before you're financially better-off) and can tell you about other incentives that are available in your area.

[Thunderchild]

also try going to all the agencies in town the worst that can happen is you have to say no to an offer theres nothing they can do about it

[Ice.Maiden]

It might not appeal, but have you thought about working AT a Jobcentre Plus (old DSS I think). Their hours are flexible, and although wages might not be fantastic, they'd pay you enough to get off benefits and with some to spare - x