Thinking about returning to work...?

Thinking about going back to work is a practical, slightly cheeky UK guide for women returning to work after a career break, whether you’ve been at home for five years or twenty. The kids have mostly left, the house is quiet, and you’re wondering what’s out there for you now. Quite a lot, as it turns out.

What’s inside

• Where to find part-time and local jobs that never reach the big job boards, from golf clubs and garden centres to hospitals and historic houses, with almost 60 places and employers to try
• How to write a CV after a career break, including the one line that explains your gap without apologising for it
• Interview tips for returners: the five questions you’ll almost certainly be asked, and how to answer them
• How to spot work-from-home scams before they cost you
• What to check in a job offer: pay, hours, holidays and your contract
• How going back to work affects Universal Credit, Carer’s Allowance and your State Pension, checked against GOV.UK in November 2026
• A seven-day back-to-work plan that won’t take over your life
• Clickable links to free careers services and official employer careers pages

Who it’s for

Empty nesters, mums returning to work, carers, and anyone who’s been out of the workplace for a while and wants a plain-English place to start. It’s written for the UK, with notes where the rules differ in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.

What you get

A 31-page PDF guide, ready to download as soon as you’ve paid. Read it on your phone or tablet, or print it out.

General information only, not legal, financial or benefits advice.