Ministers launch f lexi-hours jobs site to help mothers back to work

MINISTERS are to unveil a Mother’s Day gift to millions of mums who need a hand returning to work after having kids.

Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd will tomorrow launch the Flexible Working website which will host 50,000 job adverts specifically aimed at women looking to strike a complicated work balance.

The Government initiative will be the first time women with childcare commitments will be catered for with employment opportunities tailored directly to their needs.

Last night, Ms Rudd opened up about her guilt over being a working mum.

She said: ‘It’s this experience that drives me to make it simpler and fairer for working Mothers to get back into the work.’ She continued: ‘Bringing up children on my own while trying to earn a living was a busy time for me.

‘There are moments when one feels a pang of guilt as you rush off to work, knowing you may miss that special drama performance or school assembly.

‘Having children should never be a barrier to entering the workplace and in 21st Century Britain, it should be easier than ever for women to enjoy flexible working.’ And Penny Mordaunt, Minister for Women and Equalities, added: ‘The plans set out today by the Department for Work and Pensions will help people to address some of the challenges and choices that they face when looking for jobs and give them more options.’

‘We want everyone to thrive, to be as financially secure and resilient as they can be, and to reach their full potential.’