Accommodation

YWCA Yorkshire - Peile House Project

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Young single homeless young women aged 16-25 with support needs, with or without a child under 1yr. Single homeless women with learning disabilities aged 16-25. Priority given to women with a local connection to Sheffield.

Gender

Women

Minimum age accepted

16

Maximum age accepted

25

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

All referrals must come via Housing Solutions.

Referral procedure

Telephone: the Housing Options Advice Line on 0114 2736306 during office hours Monday - Friday 8.30-5pm. In case of an emergency out of hours call 0800 7311 689.

Length of stay

Minimum stay

3-6 Months

Maximum stay

2 Years

Support and accommodation

Support offered

7 full time and 4 part time staff provide 24hr sleeping cover 365 days per year. Keywork system is in operation (7 residents per worker) providing weekly 1 to 1 key work sessions. Action plans with agreed outcomes in place, reviewed quarterly. Staff provide support around independent living skills, parenting, education and training. In addition to key worker support, a designated activities worker provides a range of wellbeing, educational and recreational activities.

Total spaces

14

Further information

Public transport

Buses 47, 48, 75, 76 - bus stop 5 minutes walk.