Are you part of the 68% (and growing) of students in the UK that are in paid employment?
In our first blog, we shared 4 part-time job ideas to fit around your campus contact hours. Since then, we’ve been back to the drawing board and come up with 5 more flexible job ideas to get you earning this term!
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5. Delivery driver/rider
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Whether it’s delivering food or couriering parcels, delivery roles can be highly flexible, with many apps allowing you to control your own working hours by logging on when you’re ready to start work and logging off when you’re done for the day!
With delivery driving you can expect:
- To develop time management skills by working to deadlines on parcel number or delivery timeframes.
- Communicating with members of the public when delivering.
Good knowledge of the local area.
If you brought your car to uni, delivery driving can be a great option to make some extra income, just be aware of extra expenses like petrol and repairs. Some students use bikes to deliver instead, but remember to prioritise safety by wearing a helmet, visible clothing and making sure you rest between shifts to prevent injuries.
6. University-based assistant roles
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Look into roles at your university that are relevant to your course and gain experience on-the-job in your degree field to boost your CV after you graduate!
These could include:
– Library assistant
– Administrative assistant
– Production assistant
And more!
Working with your lecturers and other university staff, they understand the time commitments required by your course and can provide flexibility around working hours and course commitments, making it the perfect job for students looking to make some extra income.
7. Artist/crafter
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Do you have a crafty hobby that you use to wind down after a day of lectures? Whether it’s crocheting, candle-making, sewing, painting and so many more, make some extra income from your craft by setting up an online shop or organising a stall at local craft fairs.
As an artist you can expect to:
- Take control of your own working hours around your uni commitments.
- Manage your own income by choosing your own prices.
- Improve your skill as you go to finely hone your craft.
- Demonstrate entrepreneurship on your CV.
It can take a while to create enough crafts to open a shop, or to get good enough at a skill to be able to sell your products, but when you get there it provides the perfect flexibility around your uni schedule! Although it’s not a consistent or reliable source of income, why not top up your wallet doing something you enjoy!
- Care worker
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Support individuals who need help with daily tasks; this may mean travelling to a client’s home or to a residential environment.
As a care worker you can expect:
- Flexible shift patterns, including evening, weekend or overnight shifts that you can fit around your studies.
- Helping individuals with their personal care needs, like washing, dressing, travelling around their home.
- To be first aid and care trained so you can administer medications and support clients with their first aid requirements.
- To gain valuable experience in healthcare, especially if studying a degree in a relevant field like nursing, medicine, psychology, social care, etc.
While care roles can be emotionally tough, requiring patience and empathy toward clients, they can be a great option for students going into health or social care professions who want to demonstrate real world experience on their CV.
We hope this has given you some inspiration that helps you to find a flexible job that works around your studies!
Remember, your education and wellbeing come first. Make sure you give yourself enough time to rest between shifts and uni work so you don’t risk burning out.
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