I am a single mum of 3 children, aged 15, 12 and 9. I will be studying midwifery at the university of Bedfordshire, beginning 8th September. I will be on holiday from the 20th to the 30th August, but I will respond to messages whilst away.

I am looking for somebody to help out when I am on university or work placements, and this will often involve night shifts (21:15-07:30), early shifts starting at 07:00, and late shifts ending at 22:00. So every day will be different but will be notified in advance. I will need somebody to take my 2 youngest children to school or pick them up and to look after them until I get home, and occasionally to stay overnight if I have to do a night shift.

My 12 year old has autism and can exhibit challenging behaviour at times but is also very lovable, so somebody who has experience of working with children with special needs would be ideal, as well as being kind, patient, tolerant and empathetic.

I need somebody who will hopefully help me out on a long-term basis as this 3 year course is a long-held dream for me, but obviously my personal circumstances make it challenging. I don't want various people coming in and out of my children's lives, as I would feel very guilty about leaving them.

Please get in touch if you think you might be interested :)