Flexible Work for Mums UK 2025: How I Found a Career That Fits Around My Family

Returning to work after maternity leave? I know exactly how you feel. I’m a mum myself — my kids are 21 and 18 now — so I’ve been through all the stages, from sleepless newborn nights to university fees, and now helping them save for their first homes. It’s a different kind of challenge, but one that keeps me motivated to create a flexible career that fits family life.

Back in 2004, when I started my journey, flexible work options were scarce, and the challenges felt overwhelming. Fast forward to 2025, and while some things have improved, many mums still struggle to find flexible work in the UK that truly fits around family life — especially with rising living costs and expenses that never really stop. (Even when the kids grow up, new costs come knocking!)

But here’s the thing: I’ve been there, and I want to help. As an award-winning 3D casting artist — twice voted a TripAdvisor Choice — I’ve created a unique space where mums like you can learn creative skills and build flexible, fulfilling careers that work around your family. I’m not just about 3D casting; I’m the only UK mentor offering 2D raised outprints, silver jewellery, belly bump keepsakes, memorial pieces, and pet keepsakes — helping you carve out a truly special niche.

In this post, I’ll share why flexible work still matters, how my own journey shapes my support for mums, and how you can build your dream career with my personalised training.

Why Returning to Work in 2025 Is Still Tough for Mums

Let’s be honest — even though the kids might be a bit older or the family dynamic has changed, the challenges don’t disappear:

• Childcare and costs keep coming — From childcare to university fees, to helping your young adults save for their first homes or just enjoy a night out, the financial pressures on mums don’t stop.

• Flexible jobs? Still rare in many industries — About 85% of UK companies offer hybrid working, but with three days in the office as the norm, it’s often hard to fit around family needs.

• The gender pay gap lingers — The pay gap is narrowing slowly, but with an 11.2% mean hourly difference, mums often still face an uphill climb.

• Rising living costs — Inflation is around 3.8%, and the rising costs of energy and food make budgeting tough for families.

Amy’s Story: From Teaching Assistant to Running Her Own Flexible Business

Amy, a mum from Plymouth, was once in your shoes. Working as a teaching assistant with fixed hours, she wanted to be more present for her children and work on her own terms.

Through my unique 3D casting, 2D raised outprints, silver jewellery, belly bump keepsakes, memorial and pet keepsakes training, Amy found a creative, flexible career that fits her life — and now she runs a successful keepsake business, making beautiful memory pieces for families, without missing those precious moments.

Here’s what Amy said about the training:

“I never thought I could turn a creative hobby into a real business — but with Glenda’s patient mentoring, I now work around my family and earn doing something I love.”