Can anyone give me any good recomendations as to what would be the best steps to actualy getting back into work ...

I am a single parent hence why i havent been working for a year everything sort of fell apart begining of the year and ive just manged to get myself back into gear ...

As to what i want to do work wise i really dont know what i want to do iam thinking of going with what ever i can get my hands on. I did work for a roofing firm and done the odd bit of contstruction but seeming i have no qualfications iam feeling a little lost

Thanks guys any feed back is aprechated

This may sound nieve of me but it sounds like your best bet is to find work in the building and construction field ? If so, why not go round some of the building sites where they are building all these new apartments and ask to speak to the foreman or managers to see if they know of any work they need doing with respect to the experience you have ?

There are building developments near the Metris tower near West bar, and also some student housing next to that too. Also building work in Endcliffe, and the bottom of London Road too. Also bottom of West Street and development near Greens Gym. I'm sure there's more in and around Sheffield.

Cant do any harm in asking or getting in touch with there HR departments ? Try to go prepared ie. give examples of work you've done in the past and show willing and enthusiasm in working the hours or work they have on offer. You may end up being given a fixed term contract or part time stuff, but at least it's a foot in the door and things may develop from there on (ie full time work ? contracts elsewhere ? networking with other colleagues who can advise you of other work ? opportunities to learn new skills ?). If not, then the work you could be given should help you in good stead when looking else where hopefully.

Not sure if this has been helpful but goodluck in your search and I hope you find some decent work and income soon.

thanks ive actualy started to make a start today sadly soding refrences are a bit out of date for most to take notice but wont hurt me to keep trying cheers guys

Laps,
Ring your jobcentre and ask to speak to a Lone Parent Advisor, they are there to help people in your situation and have all sorts of packages available to help you back into work.