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My Requirements

Starting to look early at options for returning to work in early 2027, due to my unconventional working hours. Baby is due July 26, earliest I would return to work is January 27, hoping to stretch out to March when 9 month funding kicks in.

I worked in child care for 18 years (nanny, nursery nurse, SEND) before switching to security, I work a 4 on 4 off rotation. This means finding childcare will be more difficult.

An example:

Rotation 1 - Monday 6:30-18:30, Tuesday 6:30-18:30, Wednesday 18:30-6:30, Thursday 18:30-6:30, Friday/Saturday/Sunday/ Monday off work rest days.

Rotation 2 - Tuesday 6:30-18:30, Wednesday 6:30-18:30, Thursday 18:30-6:30, Friday 18:30-6:30, Saturday/Sunday/ Monday/Tuesday off work rest days.

Rotation 3- Wednesday 6:30-18:30, Thursday 6:30-18:30, Friday 18:30-6:30, Saturday 18:30-6:30, Sunday/Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday off work rest days.

And so on. So as you can see my week changes by one day every rotation, effectively making my weekly routine 8 days as opposed to 7.

My needs

Childcare 6am-7pm two days a week, followed by two overnight stays from 6pm-7am. This would include weekends as the rotation falls on them.

I’m hoping for more of a childminder set up where I can build a close and loving relationship between the caregiver and my child.

This is a long awaited for baby following years of IVF and multiple losses, and I am a single parent by choice with little in the way of family support.

I know this is a tricky routine to work around, but if you think you might be able to help, even if it’s just for the daytime child care, please do get in touch.