Supporting vulnerable young people 13-24 yrs with employment information, training and learning courses, internet access, job searching, benefits advice, CV and application help, one-to-one support.
This project gives young individuals the opportunity to discuss housing needs, gain support and access to other services, receive assistance and information relating to benefits and enjoy a free meal and drink with other young people in similar situations.
for young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness or inadquately housed) Floating Support (maintain a tenacy with advice covering life skills, living independently, budgeting, welfare benefits and referal to other agencies.
Our employment skills project supports young people aged 16-25 who need support finding employment, apprenticeships, training programmes or volunteer opportunities.
We can assist with writing CVs, completing applications and preparing for interviews, all of which help young people to gain workplace skills and develop their confidence.
DHYP provides free housing related support to young people in the lead up to, and during, a tenancy. Individuals having difficulties with their tennancies can also seek advice. Support can include: life skills, budgeting, form filling, advocacy and referrals.
The DHYP cover the following areas (all can be contacted through 01302 738198)
For young people who want to access a "stepping stone" to independent living, with the young person living with a host family in Doncaster
We run wellbeing activities and discussion groups each week based on the priorities identified by clients themselves.
We are able to provide support for a range of issues and offer one-to-one counselling with an experienced Counsellor, group wellbeing sessions and informal sessions with our Wellbeing Coaches.
We run a weekly Wellbeing Hub on a Thursday afternoon from our office on Chequer Road.
We provide a safe space to meet with and chat to other young people and to participate in different activities each week such as quizzes and arts and crafts.
DHYP puts the voice of young people at the heart of our organisation.
Our Young Persons’ Forum (YPF) provides the opportunity for young people to have their sayon the services DHYP provides and also on the wider issues affecting young people in Doncaster. The YPF is chaired by a client of the organisation and is open to all clients and non-clients aged 16-25.
Out of Office (01302 323444)
If you are an unaccompanied child please call our freephone advice number on 0808 175 3499, message us via WhatsApp on 07 8888 666 15 or email us.
Roundabout is strongly committed to preventing young people from becoming homeless. Their Homeless Prevention Service is there to offer advice and support to young people who are homeless, or worried about their housing situation. The team let young people know their housing options so they can make informed choices, from planned moves to emergency accommodation or a safe return home. They may also refer to one of Roundabout’s other services and support them as they take their next step.
This hostel provides safe accommodation for nineteen single young people, aged 16-21 on an emergency and medium stay basis. All their bedrooms are single and en-suite with modern and comfortable furniture. Breakfast is also provided for residents and there are shared facilities available to cook throughout the day. The hostel offers residents multiple opportunities to learn life skills to help increase their independence. Access to these services is through the Council’s Housing Support Pathway.
Roundabout’s Supporting Tenants service works with young people and their families who are living in their own property but need some support to sustain their tenancy.
The young people Roundabout support in this service may have moved out of Roundabout’s accommodation and need help while they acclimatise to independent living, or may already be living in their own property but circumstances have changed, leading to them needing help to prevent them from becoming homeless. Support is tailored to each individual and covers a range of issues from maximising income through benefit sustainment and budgeting, to helping manage any health issues.
The service works across the whole of Sheffield and can support people living in council, housing association and private rented accommodation.