Worrying about money can take its toll on your mental health. If you feel everything’s getting too much, you’re not alone – there is support out there.
The thought of applying for benefits, taking that first step into work or looking for ways to increase your earnings can feel overwhelming. But whatever your situation, you don’t have to do it on your own – Working4U is here to help with trusted advice.
How Working4U can help
Trusted key workers at Working4U will talk through your situation with you and offer tailored support to help you. Things they can help with include:
- Money advice, including benefits, debt and access to money through cash first support
- Help managing household costs
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Getting through times of crisis.
Working4U can also help if you’re looking for a job that fits around childcare and other commitments, or have been out of the workplace for a while and are a bit worried about where to start. Or perhaps you already have a job, but are looking to increase your earnings. They can help with:
- Learning and training opportunities
- Finding and applying for jobs
- Preparing for interviews
- Building skills and getting qualifications
- Finding work experience
- Building confidence and motivation to get where you want to be.
Using any of these services is entirely voluntary, so you won’t be pushed into a job that doesn’t suit you. It also means you won’t lose any benefits you’re currently receiving if you decide it’s not for you at any stage.
Contact Working4U
If you live in West Dunbartonshire, please use the contact form to get in touch – it’s quick and easy. A keyworker will get back to you shortly. They’ll first chat to you about your needs, then they’ll create a plan based on these if you decide this is for you. Or you can use the contact details below.
Other ways to get in touch
Email: working4u@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Tel: 01389 738296
Get support from your local Citizens Advice Bureau
West Dunbartonshire Citizens Advice Bureau provides free, impartial and confidential advice on a wide range of topics, including money and work.
Address: Bridgend House, 179 High Street, Dumbarton G82 1NW
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Tel: 0800 484 0136
Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm, Wednesday 10am – 4.30pm, closed Friday

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