Young People Relate · Deptford, London
Hands-on support for young people and families across London
YPR works alongside families and young people already involved with children's social care. We are the bridge between the council and the community: one-to-one key working, accredited learning, safe transport and a calm place to be.
Watch the film about YPR (opens YouTube)- Since2006Years on the ground
Supporting young people in London
- Commissioned by3London councils
Hackney, Greenwich and Lewisham
- AccreditedAQAUnit Award Scheme
A certificate for every unit completed
SE8Deptford hubSessions, a sensory room and space to grow
Who we help
How can we help you?
Four ways in. Councils commission us, families come to us through their social worker, supporters fund the practical help and new keyworkers join the team.
- 01 / Councils
Councils and social workers
Commission key working, AQA units, workshops and escorted transport for the young people you support.
- 02 / Families
Parents, carers and young people
Support from YPR starts with your social worker. Share our website with them and ask them to contact us.
- 03 / Supporters
Supporters and companies
Help us buy school uniforms, laptops and holiday hampers for families who need them most.
- 04 / Jobseekers
People looking for work
Join a team of keyworkers and drivers who show up for young people, with paid training.
For local authorities
Services commissioned by councils
Councils commission our support for individual young people and families. We work with teams across children's social care, including Complex Needs, looked-after children and Children in Need.
01Key working
One-to-one support from a matched keyworker, with a clear plan and the family involved.
- 03
AQA Unit Award Scheme
Certificates for every unit a young person completes in their sessions, at their own pace.
- 04
Workshops and programmes
The Leadership and Perceptual Thinking programmes: confidence, self-awareness, better choices.
- Approved council staff06
Out-of-hours & Diversion from Care
Crisis support in the evening and support for families on the edge of care.
Council portal
Referrals
How a referral works
Most of our work starts with a referral from children's social care, a school or a youth offending team.
You get in touch
Send us a short referral enquiry. Please do not include the young person's name or details: we take those by phone.
We call you back
A member of our team contacts you within 24 hours to talk it through.
Support starts
We match the young person with a keyworker, agree a plan with you and the family, and report back as we go.
Our values
Our values: REACH
R.E.A.C.H. runs through everything we do. Our values were set with input from our whole community: staff, children and parents.
The thread through all of them is one word:TRY.
Respect
Every young person is seen, heard and valued. We celebrate differences and listen without judgement.
Empathy
Understanding begins with empathy. We make safe spaces where young people feel understood and never alone.
Aspiration
Every young person can reach beyond their current circumstances. We help them set goals that mean something to them.
Confidence
Confidence fuels independence. We praise progress and help young people trust their own voice and choices.
Honesty
Honesty is the backbone of every healthy relationship. We keep conversations open and truthful, even when they are hard.
Keyworkers and drivers Hiring now
Work with us
Join our team
Your time and effort can change lives. We value the racial, social and gender diversity of our team, and every CPD course you take with us is paid for.
- Paid training
- Paid CPD
- Flexible shifts
- Deptford hub
- Engagement KeyworkerLewisham and Greenwich, London · Flexible, including evenings and weekends
- Transport & Escort WorkerLondon and surrounding areas · Part-time, flexible shifts (zero hours)
Support our work
Practical help for families who need it most
We work with social workers across London to find families in need, then provide school uniforms, laptops for learning and holiday hampers. Your gift makes a direct, practical difference.
- School uniforms
- Laptops for learning
- Holiday hampers
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a referral?
Referrals come through children's social care. If you are a social worker, schools officer or part of a youth offending team, send us a referral enquiry and we will contact you within 24 hours. If you are a parent or carer, ask your social worker to get in touch with us.
Which areas do you work in?
We work with Hackney, Greenwich and Lewisham councils, from our hub in Deptford, south east London.
Do you offer support out of hours?
Yes. We run out-of-hours crisis support and a Diversion from Care scheme for the councils we work with. Details are in the council portal for approved council staff.
How can I support YPR?
You can give to our appeals, which pay for things like school uniforms, laptops and holiday hampers for families that social workers tell us are most in need.
Can my company get involved?
Yes. Companies already give us their time and resources. Tell us how you would like to help.
Talk to us about a young person
Social workers, schools and youth offending teams: tell us what you need and we will get back to you.