I work but work coach says it isn't enough, any advice?

Maxy40

Hi need advice I'm still grieving for my mum as she passed suddenly would be 5 months sine her death. I got a job last year. Not enough hours but now the job centre has pulled me in I have to go every two weeks and commite to what they set out. I told them I have to 3 children 2 are still at primary school. I have no one to look after them. I'm still grieving for my mum and dealing with my child learning as she may have adhd been having her appointment to go to. And I'm still looking and I'm with a other work coach from council. I go to for job search and I'm still looking at jobs iv had a look at child care. I told the job centre work coach this she wasn't being helpful just advice to look for job and child minder. I'm getting more stressd out its affecting me. I don't mind working when there able to look after them self. I work during school hours but it's not enough and I love that I got the job I'm in. What do I do. 

L_Volunteer

Hey @Maxy40. A warm welcome to Scope's forum from me. I am sorry to see no one has been able to respond to you yet.

It sounds like you have been having a really difficult time, especially since your mum passed suddenly. Have you been able to access the support you need and deserve around your bereavement and grief?

Many people in your shoes would also be working fewer hours than usual, especially as you also have responsibilities to take care of your children. How frustrating. 

How are you feeling about how you have been treated and expected to go in more frequently? With the cost of childminders, I could hear why this would be particularly questionable for you.

Are they fully aware you already work across the school hours - if so, could you ask why this is not good enough and how many hours in total they are asking of you?

Similarly, would it be possible to speak to a different job coach? Particularly as a lot of parents work school hours, you are not the only one, and explain your circumstances.

Please don't hesitate to let us know if there's anything we can do to support you, even if that's just listening to you - we are all here for you 

Alex_Alumni

Hello from me too @Maxy40 and thank you for reaching out during a difficult time, I'm sorry to hear about your mum. Has much changed for you since you last posted? 

I'd like to share some organisations you can you to for support with bereavement, Cruse and The Good Grief Trust. They might be able to help, so please reach out if you're struggling. 

If we can help with anything else in the meantime, just ask, and we'll do what we can.