The Dexx Life Skills Centre (Life Skills Yorkshire)
Organisation logo:
Name of organisation and/or project:
Telephone:
01709 877825
Email:
Website:
Address:
Units 1 & 2 Derwent Way
Wath West Industrial Estate
Wath Upon Dearne
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S63 6EX
​
Social Media:
Facebook:
​
- The Dexx Life Skills Centre
- Dexx Family Activity Centre
​
How to get in touch:
The Dexx Life Skills Centre is committed to empowering individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Operating out of our commercial business, the Dexx Family Activity Centre, we provide tailored work and life skills training along with a variety of volunteering and work experience opportunities, with the potential for paid employment when participants are ready.
​
Taking a person-centred approach, we recognise that every individual’s journey is unique. Development plans are carefully tailored to each person’s learning goals, abilities, and aspirations. By integrating training within our real-world business environment, participants can explore a range of roles and identify areas of work that genuinely interest them. For example, those drawn to catering can gain hands-on experience in our café, while individuals who enjoy sports may support event marshalling or help run activity sessions. Others may develop customer service skills by welcoming and signing in visitors at our reception desk. These are just a few examples. Additional opportunities span administration, maintenance, marketing, events management, digital design, cleaning, and more.
​
Beyond work experience, we place strong emphasis on education, health, and social inclusion as key pillars of personal development. During non-public hours, we deliver group lessons, support participants in working toward relevant qualifications, assist with job searching, and offer guidance in managing personal affairs. We also provide social sessions using our on-site facilities and organise regular outings, creating opportunities for participants to build friendships, stay active, and enjoy new experiences.
Who can access our support:
There is a cost for the service, and participants must be 18 or older to join. Beyond that, we’re able to support anyone looking to develop work, life, and social skills; gain qualifications; and improve their overall health and wellbeing.
What the organisation does:
Who do we work with?
We work with autistic adults and adults with learning disabilities who are 18 or older and looking to build life skills and gain work experience, supporting them on their journey toward employment.
How to Join us?
There is a cost to our service, and individuals can be referred or self-refer. If you’re interested in joining us, please request a referral form using the email address above. We also offer free taster days so people can see whether our programme is the right fit for them.
What areas of South Yorkshire do we cover?
We are based in Rotherham but can support individuals across all of South Yorkshire.
Where and how do we support people?
The Dexx Life Skills Centre is committed to empowering individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Operating out of our commercial business, the Dexx Family Activity Centre, we provide tailored work and life skills training along with a variety of volunteering and work experience opportunities, with the potential for paid employment when participants are ready.
​
Taking a person-centred approach, we recognise that every individual’s journey is unique. Development plans are carefully tailored to each person’s learning goals, abilities, and aspirations. By integrating training within our real-world business environment, participants can explore a range of roles and identify areas of work that genuinely interest them. For example, those drawn to catering can gain hands-on experience in our café, while individuals who enjoy sports may support event marshalling or help run activity sessions. Others may develop customer service skills by welcoming and signing in visitors at our reception desk. These are just a few examples. Additional opportunities span administration, maintenance, marketing, events management, digital design, cleaning, and more.
​
Beyond work experience, we place strong emphasis on education, health, and social inclusion as key pillars of personal development. During non-public hours, we deliver group lessons, support participants in working toward relevant qualifications, assist with job searching, and offer guidance in managing personal affairs. We also provide social sessions using our on-site facilities and organise regular outings, creating opportunities for participants to build friendships, stay active, and enjoy new experiences.
Can we offer support to employers?
Yes, we have funding available to provide an in-place job coach, should the individual require or request one.
When are we open?
Our Life Skills Programme runs on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with the option to attend either one or both days, depending on funding.
