No idea how to get back into work

[MissMole]

15 years out of full time work. Last proper job was as a primary teacher which I found very stressful and would not want to return to even if I thought I could after all these years.
I am 50 and work part time in a supermarket. I like my colleagues and many of the regulars but it's very tiring being on your feet all day, the pay is extremely low and I don't feel I am best fulfilling my potential.
I get daily lists of jobs in my area from Indeed, the NHS and one large local employer but I don't have 'extensive IT skills', 'experience in an acute hospital' setting - this last requirement for a very basic sounding clerical assistant role, nor can I do varying shifts possibly beginning at 8am- local employer.
I have 3 children from 7 to 15 years old.
What does one do to get into a full, time reasonably paid 9-5 job?

[upupupandaway]

Firstly you'll need to brush up on your IT skills. There are a lot of free courses out there so begin by asking at the local library and job centre.
Temping is a great way of increasing your confidence and getting back in the saddle.
Would you ever consider supply teaching? It's well paid and you can leave work at work.

[CareersDragon]

It sounds as if you could do with some careers guidance MissMole. Talking about what you want from a job now & in the future, as well as looking at the limitations of what you're prepared to do: training/working hours/ stress levels/ further qualifications etc can help you to see a way of moving forward.
If you live in England, you can contact & arrange to see a Careers Adviser for free through the National Careers Service: nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/Pages/Home.aspx, alternatively, you could see one privately - search the Professional Register of the Career Development Institute for a qualified professional in your area: www.cdiregister.net/public/report.aspx?memberqueryid=3022BD79-ACBE-44D9-83D2-6685EFA3BE49&nodeid=77752E42-D2EB-4532-A1F9-9E762E8EEEED

It might also be worth considering volunteering as a way of getting your foot in the door, especially if you're looking at a major career change.

[MissMole]

Thank you so much for your suggestions. I just need my hand held and to be pointed in the right initial direction.

[upupupandaway]

Don't settle for just any old job. I have been through four crappy jobs in two years following redundancy. It has really shaken my confidence.
Voluntary work is a good idea as was previously suggested,
Do you have any particular interests i.e. cooking, crafts and so on? These could be valuable pointers in choosing a new career, Forget about worrying that you are not qualified, as a homemaker you have a lot to bring to the table.
The government have a lot of funding for recruiting family support workers; have a look at your local council job vacancies.

[ElizabethMedora]

Family support worker is a good idea. I would look for options that your teaching qualification get you in to - that's a great marketable skill, lots of work with kids & families that having been a teacher will stand you in good stead for.

[Elissa1982]

Why don't you work from home? I think the government supplements legitimate schemes in this regard.....