Across West Yorkshire
Care at home for adults and children.
Young People’s Empowerment Project CIC (YPEP) is a community interest company based in Pontefract, delivering services across West Yorkshire. We provide holiday Playschemes, Short Breaks and wellbeing support for children and young people, alongside CQC-registered home care services for adults. Our aim is to empower individuals, promote independence and improve wellbeing through person-centred support.
How can we help?
YPEP Children & Young People
Empowering young people for the future
Playscheme, support and wellbeing for children and young people aged 5–25, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and learning disabilities. YPEP provides inclusive opportunities that build confidence, encourage independence and help every young person reach their full potential.
Or call 07517369651
YPEP Home Care
Care at home across West Yorkshire
YPEP provides compassionate, person-centred home care across West Yorkshire, with flexible visits during the day, evenings, weekends and holidays. Our CQC-registered service supports adults with personal care, Dementia, complex needs, learning disabilities and end-of-life care, helping people maintain their dignity, independence and quality of life in the comfort of their own homes.
Or call 07517369651
Life at YPEP
Play, learn and grow
Try something new, learn new skills, meet new people and grow in confidence.
What’s on
Holiday play days and Saturday Groups. Places left update as families book.
No dates are listed right now. Call 07517369651 to ask about the next Playscheme days and Group sessions.
What happens next
What to expect when you book holiday days or ask about care at home.
Booking Playscheme days
Add your child once
Needs, communication, medication, allergies and who can collect.
We check new families
Staff approve each new family before their first booking so we can plan the right support. Returning families book straight away.
Choose your days
See available places on each day. If a day is full, join the waiting list.
Get your confirmation
Your confirmation and reminders are emailed to you.
Starting care at home
Tell us what’s needed
Who needs care, what kind, roughly how many hours and how soon.
We call you back
To talk about what’s needed and arrange the assessment.
Free home assessment
We visit to understand the person’s needs and home.
Care begins
The care plan is agreed and signed, then visits start.
We don’t take any payment at this stage.
Coming home from hospital?
Reablement is short-term care at home. It helps people regain their independence after a hospital stay, an accident or an illness. If the person is still in hospital, their discharge team can call us on 07517369651.
Good questions to ask any provider
Whoever you choose, for your child or for an adult you care about, ask them these questions. Here are our answers.
Are your staff checked?
Yes. Every member of staff has an enhanced DBS check and safeguarding training. We also have a named safeguarding lead. Safeguarding
Are they trained for my child’s needs?
Yes. Our Playscheme staff have learning disability and autism training. Group, one-to-one or two-to-one support is agreed with you.
Who can collect my child?
Only the adults named on your child’s profile.
Is YPEP regulated?
Yes. It has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since 28 March 2023. See our CQC profile
Will you have a say in the care plan?
Yes. Every package starts with a free assessment at home and a care plan agreed with the individual and their family. How care starts
YPEP
Young People’s Empowerment Project (YPEP) is a Community Interest Company (CIC), established in 2019 and based in Pontefract, West Yorkshire.
At YPEP, we are dedicated to making a positive difference in the communities we serve. Our work focuses on empowering children, young people, adults and families through inclusive support, care, education, wellbeing activities and opportunities for personal development.
Our mission is simple: Empowering people, strengthening communities and creating opportunities for a brighter future. Our story
Do you cover my area?
We visit homes across West Yorkshire, in and around Wakefield, Leeds, Kirklees, Calderdale and Bradford. Not sure? Call us or request an assessment and we’ll let you know.
My child needs one-to-one support. Can they come to Playscheme?
Yes. Tell us about their needs when you add them and we’ll plan staff with you.
Does a young person need a GP or CAMHS referral for wellbeing support?
No. Young people aged 16 to 25 can refer themselves. If they already have support, they can tell us on the form so we can work alongside it. 16–25 Mental Wellbeing
Can you care for someone with Dementia or Parkinson’s?
Yes. We take account of each person’s health conditions, including long-term or life-changing illnesses such as Dementia and Parkinson’s. Dementia care
Can you support an adult with a learning disability, epilepsy or autism?
Yes. We support adults aged 18 and over with a learning disability and give complex care at home for needs such as epilepsy and autism. Learning disability support · Complex care
Are my details kept on this website?
No. Every form opens in our secure app, so personal and health details stay there, never on this website.
What YPEP stands for
Empowering children, young people and adults for the future.
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Young people at the centre of everything we do
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A place where you can be yourself
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Empowering you for the future
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A positive environment to learn new skills
Work with YPEP
Care and support jobs
We’ll review your application and be in touch if it’s a good fit.
