33 Work From Home Jobs for Mums

Here are some of the most profitable work from jobs for mums

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You really can have a home based job that works around the children and your family life. Many of the jobs below you can do full time or part time depending on what you are looking for.

There’s a growing need for flexible working, which is maybe why so many women turn to self-employment to fill the void.

Working from home, either as self-employed or in a paid role, isn’t for everyone but if you’re looking for flexible working and to earn extra money then this may be for you.

I’ve been self-employed for over four years now and couldn’t imagine going back to employment.

Instead of rushing out of the house at 8 am for the gridlock that is the motorway, I now work from home when and if I can.

Are there really work from home jobs?

Yes, working from home works. I’m a home-based blogger, drop shipper, and SEO Consultant. All these things I’ve learned while in my past employed roles and as self-employed.

Picking what you do can be tricky. List your strengths and use your past experience you have to start your job hunt from home or your new business. Whatever would work better for you.

Are work from home jobs real?

Yes, working from home jobs are real. If you don’t like the idea of going self-employed but need home-based working then these roles are for you.

Start by building your CV. Don’t worry about any gaps in employment. Be honest. As a stay at home mum you have loads of skills that every employer wants.

You are organized. Motivated and can still function on very little sleep!

Then start building up your portfolio. You can do this by in a number of ways depending on which role you are looking for.

I started as a Freelance Writer so I wrote as much as I could. I put my writing online and then started looking for freelance roles while looking for a part-time home-based job. (More on where to look for these roles below)

In the end, I loved being self-employed and have been ever since but it doesn’t work for everyone.

There are loads of opportunities out there. You just need to go looking for them.

For more making money from home ideas, please look at:

101 Genuine Work From Home Jobs in the UK – This is our huge list of work from jobs from self-employed to employed. We have covered everything you need to start working from home and making money.

37 Home Based Jobs You Can Do While Working From Home – Looking for home based jobs that work around the kids? Look at our post here which will give you some ideas.

21 Online Work From Home Ideas – This post runs through loads of online jobs ideas.

How can mums manage to work from home with a newborn?

Now, this is a tricky one. You can work when you have a newborn but everyone including the NHS England suggests that you have at least 6-weeks off with your family. Rest. Recover and enjoy your family.

Working around a newborn isn’t easy especially if you have another child at home.

Start small. Work when you fill up to it. Don’t stress about money coming in. Everyone including those who work self-employed get maternity pay so please make sure that you’ve applied for ALL the benefits that you are entitled too.

Finding work will still be here when you are ready.

What are the best jobs for mothers looking to work from home

If you’re looking for employed based roles then our advice would be:

Write a complete CV that sells your skills. Have a few different one’s depending on the roles you are looking for.

Using transferable skills is a great way to get an idea on what you want to do going forward. I realized after freelancing for a while that I wanted to stay self-employed.

You may not like it and know that you need a role that means you can be home-based and office-based. Play the field and see what fits in with you.

Build a portfolio so a future employer can see you know the industry. So if it’s web design then build a website. Writer; start a blog. You get the idea.

Trying to build a portfolio isn’t easy though if you have no contacts.

We started with People Per Hour and Fiverr. Both are content mill websites. this means that people advertise work and you bid to do it.

It is a race to the bottom so we wouldn’t suggest using them all the time. They are great for getting experience a few reviews under your belt.

Set up Google Alerts for the roles you are looking for. That way you don’t have to keep looking at the same roles. They will come to you.

Keep going. These jobs are like gold dust but if your skills are right you can get one.

While you’re looking keep your skills up. Freelance to build your skills and keep your name in the industry.

What are some of the best high paying work from home jobs

This depends on what’s out there completely.

Sales jobs are normally quite high so look at Travel Agent work which is normally high commission-based or even Telesales.

Some will still class you as self-employed though so make sure you find out all the details first.

If you are happy with commission-based earning then have a look at:

Affiliates

Affiliate based earning. This means that you get paid every time someone clicks on a link that you’ve advertised.

Affiliates are a great way to make money, especially if you are interested in earning through passive income.

Have a look at our posts here for some starting points:

Trading 212 Review: This Is How To Invest With Just £1
Make Money With These Best Paid Survey Sites
This is How to Make Money Dropshipping in the UK
Pick My Postcode Review: This is How to Win Free Money

Blogging

Blogging can be commission based. You would use the affiliate links while building your audience. You could even set up a shop on your blog to bring in money.

Read our step-by-step on how to set up a blog here.

This is the only Blogging Toolkit you will ever need.

It includes:

Everything you need to start your blogging journey in the right way!

This has 15 value-packed templates which includes:

SEO Checklist
SEO Cheatsheet
100 Blog Post Ideas
Blog Post Title Ideas
Blog Post Creation Checklist
Weekly Content Planner (Excel)
Income Tracker (Excel)
Accounts Spreadsheet (Excel)
Invoice Template (Word)
Affiliates Spreadsheet (Excel)
Blog Stats Spreadsheet (Excel)
Blog Post Analysis (Excel)
Lead Magnet Ideas
17 Must Have Post Ideas
How to Jump Start Your Mailing List Booklet

The Blogging Toolkit can help you start blogging by suggesting what to write and get you ahead on your SEO journey which can help you gain more free views quickly. We have also included an Accounts Spreadsheet and Affiliate Sheet which helps you keep track of your earnings.

Use our mailing list booklet to start boosting your email list and our lead magnet ideas to help get your audience to join.

This is for anyone who is using blogging to drive traffic to their website.

Buy our Toolkit here and download it straight away.

Dropshipping

This is when you sell someone else’s product on behalf of them. Think of it as an online shop. You don’t have to worry about holding the stock as your supplier does that.

You make sure that the customer is happy and gets their item. The profits are made from the mark-up and the amount you sell.

What are some of the most profitable work from home jobs for mums to engage in?

This is hard as it does depend on skill level and the industry you are in but if you want to stay at home while working have a look at:

Becoming a Virtual Assistant.

This is when you assist someone in admin activities. It could be bookkeeping, email management or social media. Whatever that business needs.

I was a Virtual Assistant for the first couple of years self-employed. It paid very well and really helped me build my skills up for my own business.

A good way to get clients is to network within your local business community. Get your name out there and show them the skills you have.

This is the only Virtual Assistant Essential Tool Kit you will ever need.

It includes:

A list of essential tools you’ll need to get your first client and get paid

This 7 value-packed templates includes:

A list of VA essential tools
Invoice template (Word)
Time Card spreadsheet (Excel with pre-made formulas)
Invoice spreadsheet (Excel with pre-made formulas)
Blog post promotion spreadsheet (Excel)
Engagement questions for most niches (Excel)
Facebook schedule (Excel)

The Virtual Assistant Essential Tool Kit can help you land your first client, and keep you on track for when it’s time to invoice.

This is for mums who have never been a Virtual Assistant before but who would like to start working from home.

Buy our Virtual Assistant Essential Tool Kit and start off your journey the right way.

Become a landlord

If you have some savings in the bank then investing in property is a good bet. You can manage your properties from home without the use of an Estate Agent.

Teach English online

There are loads of sites that offer real English speakers the chance to teach online. It’s true you may not make as much as a UK teacher makes but it’s a great income if you want to work from home around the kids. These UK TEFL courses will also allow you to go for higher-paying teaching jobs.

Freelance writing

Freelance writing can be paid quite well. Have a strong portfolio and maybe a website to show off your skills. If you know about SEO then you’ve got your foot into the door of many online businesses.

Social media manager

Social media manager is great for any mum who knows her way around the online world. If you are always on social media then this may be the career for you.

Start by showing employers how you have grown your own accounts to get started. Starting freelance may also be a way to get your foot into the door or an office-based role.

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What are some good work from home jobs for a stay at home mums?

These do pay less but can be profitable when done daily.

Like every role, you get back what you put in! Some of these only take a few minutes a day to do too.

Paid Surveys

It may sound like a drag, but by signing up to sites like OhMyDosh* you can answer questions and complete competitions while looking after the kids. this is a great way to earn extra cash while being at home.

Our tips for beginners are:

Look for a need in your chosen market.

Is there a gap in the market? Could you do something better? Make a list of the things that you dislike about your competitor and make sure you do them better!

Build a website.

This is easier than it sounds!

Use a system like WordPress that has thousands of YouTube videos that walkthrough you step by step how to build it. Use a free theme to start with to get the hang of it.

You do need a URL and a hosting package though. They are a lot cheaper if you use an external company like TSO.

You can buy your domain name from them too.

Try to think of a name that is as close to your business as possible. Have a quick Google to check that no one has it as well. Remember to check social media feeds as well.

You can check and purchase domains easily using a site like TSO*, who we buy ALL our domains from.

TSO also offer web hosting. You want a company that you can trust as they are going to have access to your website.

We’ve used many over the years but TSO Host* are a good place to start when you need your online store hosting*. You get 10% with TSO Host by using our code S4SM10%OFF.

Make yourself an expert in your field. Start doing some online videos or social media lives to show people that you know what you are talking about.

So What’s Next?

Of course, these ideas won’t be for everyone, or are seen in mainstream society as “jobs.” But to me, if they bring home the bacon and take the time to perform, then it’s a living.

Get creative. 9 to 5 is no longer the only option!

Laura x

If you enjoyed this post and would like some more money making ideas from home, including ways to freelance, start a blog or even earn from your phone, then head over to my making money section here on Savings 4 Savvy Mums where you’ll find over 30 money making posts dedicated to helping you earn more from home and become more financially stable as a family. There’s also tips in my Money Saving Mums Facebook group. You could also pop over and follow my money making Pinterest boards for lots more ways you can earn money from home; Money Making Mums and Working from Home Jobs for Mums.

Here are 31 work from home jobs for mums including tips on how to get started and which jobs to break into if you want to go self employed. By Laura at Savings 4 Savvy Mums

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