Employment Advice

Zink’s Work Coaches will help you get the job you want. We don't care about your past... but will help you plan your future.

Simon

After years of isolation caused by A.D.D. with support from Zink’s work coach, Simon started volunteering at Zink which boosted his confidence and skills enough to get an apprenticeship.

Mel

Zink’s work coach calculated how much better off single Mum, Mel, would be in work, helped her get a job then arranged for childcare costs to be covered.

Zak

Poor mental health and unstable housing caused Zak problems budgeting leading to suicide attempts. Thanks to Zink’s advice worker, finance and housing issues got sorted and Zink’s work coach was able to help Zak start his own business.

Emily

Trying to rebuild her life in recovery from alcoholism, Emily moved to Glossop planning to be in work in two years. With Zink’s work coach help, she did it in six months.

Scott

When a back injury prevented Scott from going back on building sites with advice and support from Zink he was able to pursue the career in teaching he had always dreamed of.

Alice

A few techniques and a bit of coaching from Zink was all it took for Alice to hone her interview technique and gain the skills to get the creative job she had always wanted.

Gareth

Gareth had always thought going self employed was beyond him until Zink’s work coach showed him how easy it is to comply with tax requirements and the financial support that’s available.

Evelyn

Out of work for thirty years, Evelyn thought she’d never get a job until volunteering at Zink showed her she was capable. It only took a few pointers from Zink’s work coach to secure the care job she wanted.

Getting back into work

Exploring your options: Our work coaches are qualified and experienced in supporting people into work, education or training and Zink itself holds The Matrix Standard, the government standard for employability services. Your Zink work coach will help you decide what sort of job you want then meet with you regularly to plan how to get it. If you’re not ready for work straightaway, there might be things you can do now to prepare you for when you are. This could include volunteering, training, education or other activities. If you need work experience to help you get a job, we can offer that in our café, foodbank, office or other part of Zink.

If you’re looking at setting up a business or going self-employed, we can help too!

Job applications

A great job application is hugely important: We can help you to get that right too!
We will coach you on how to answer the questions that the employer is really asking on the application form, we will teach you how to use a job description and person specification properly ensuring that all of your transferable skills, knowledge and experience are included and the information the employer wants to see is easy to find. Currently you will need to be on one of our programs to access this service but watch this space for updates on new availability.

Work experience

Developing your skills at Zink: We’ll tailor your volunteering at Zink to give you experiences related to your future job goal. Just tell us what you want to do and we’ll do what we can to accommodate your wishes. We’re also happy to offer work experience to schools and colleges. Coming in 2023: In partnership with ‘Buxton Twinning Association’ we aim to offer work experience opportunities overseas in Bad Nauheim, Germany!

CV writing

We can help you write a CV you’re proud of: Create, update or tailor your CV at one of our workshops. Learn how to write a profile, deal with gaps in employment and lay out your CV to attract attention. We can teach you how to upload your CV as an attachment online to employers and job sites.

Interview prep

Brush up on your interview skills in a safe environment: A great job application is hugely important and we can help you to get that right too!
We will coach you on how to answer the questions that the employer is really asking on the application form, we will teach you how to use a job description and person specification properly ensuring that all of your transferable skills, knowledge and experience are included and the information the employer wants to see is easy to find.

Young People

How we support young people: Our employment programmes are available to people aged 16 plus. We accept younger volunteers, for example, those doing the ‘Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme’. Work experience placements can be for a day, week or even longer periods. If you are looking for a placement or project, get in touch to discuss your options.

Business partnerships

How to partner with us: If you are interested in partnering with Zink to deliver statutory funded programmes or contracts, please get in touch.