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General advice

Zink’s advice worker will help you to resolve issues that are causing hardship or worry related to finance, benefits or housing. It’s best to sort things out as soon as possible so get in touch to arrange an appointment.

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Please contact Zink: 01298 214 026

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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.

Advice

We also have access to a few schemes that can pay for household essentials like bedding or a cooker if you cant afford them yourself. We would only need to see evidence that you can not afford them yourself. This could be a current bank statement, proof of ID etc.

If you are struggling to sort things at home, get in touch with us right away. If we can not help, we may be able to advise or point you to somewhere that can!

Benefits issues or help with applications

Sudden changes in benefits and income can cause short term financial insecurity.

We know this is a huge worry and causes families to struggle, so we have advisors who can support you to get things sorted. This could be help to claim benefits or resolve a benefit issue, with housing or energy bills, or to get essential household items.

We can also check which benefits you are entitled to given your personal circumstances.

Will employment work for me?

It can often be an anxious time when you come off benefits to start working. Our coaches will help you calculate the difference work will make to your income, talk through any hidden costs; like prescriptions and childcare, to make sure you are making the right choices for you and your family.

We can refer you to the foodbank to access food parcels and sometimes arrange other support to bridge the gap between benefits ending and your first wage payment.

Help with budgeting

Budgeting can be challenging for everyone; we can support you to learn effective ways to handle your money so your budget works for your personal situation.

Our coaches will go through your income and outgoings with you and guide you to plan for things like cold winter months when bills suddenly jump up, school holidays, birthdays, Christmas and emergency expenditure.

Help to overcome housing issues

Our advice worker can guide you through the application process for a new home or help resolve issues with your existing home. If you are homeless, we’ll support you to make an emergency application to the council.

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