DWP Youth Hub at Lisson Grove

Westminster Adult Education Service (WAES) hosts the DWP Youth Hub for the borough at its Lisson Grove centre, offering tailored, face‑to‑face support to help local residents move closer to work, education and training.

Launched in 2021, the Hub brings together the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP), WAES and a range of specialist partner organisations in one welcoming, accessible location, making it easier for residents to get the right support at the right time.

What is the DWP Youth Hub?

The DWP Youth Hub is part of a national government initiative designed to support young adults into employment, training or further opportunities. At Lisson Grove, the Hub has grown into a collaborative partnership model, expanding its offer to meet a wider range of needs.

While the original programme focused on 18–24 year‑olds, the Lisson Grove Youth Hub now supports residents aged 18–30 through partner organisations, alongside WAES adult learning and progression advice for learners of all ages.

When and where

Day: Every Wednesday
Time: 10am–1pm
Location: Ground floor, WAES Lisson Grove Centre
Access: Visitors simply check in at reception on arrival

The Hub operates as a drop‑in and appointment‑based service, depending on the type of support required.

Who the Hub is for

The Youth Hub is for Westminster residents who want support with:

Finding work or moving closer to employment
Developing skills, confidence and work readiness
Accessing training, qualifications or ESOL
Overcoming barriers to work, including housing or wellbeing challenges
Exploring adult learning opportunities at WAES

You do not need to be enrolled on a WAES course to access the Youth Hub.

What support is available

Residents attending the Wednesday Youth Hub can access one‑to‑one support from a range of organisations, including:

Department for Work & Pensions / Jobcentre Plus

Work‑focused guidance, employment support and access to DWP and Jobcentre Plus services.

Westminster Adult Education Service (WAES)

Advice on adult learning, employability skills, progression routes and next steps into education or work.

Partner organisations

Specialist support delivered by experienced providers, including:

Cultiv8 – employability mentoring and holistic personal development
Making The Leap – career development and progression support for young adults
Seetec (Connect to Work – London) – national employment support programme helping people overcome barriers to work
Core Skills and Training – functional skills, ESOL and employment‑focused training
Westminster City Council Homelessness Community Prevention Team – homelessness prevention advice and early‑intervention support

Partners work closely together so residents can be referred seamlessly between services, without having to navigate multiple locations or organisations.

WAES’s role

WAES plays a central role in the Youth Hub by:

Hosting the Hub at the Lisson Grove centre
Providing a welcoming, accessible space on the ground floor
Offering expert advice on adult learning and skills development
Supporting residents to progress into courses, qualifications or employment pathways

By bringing together education, employment and wider support services in one place, WAES helps create a joined‑up experience focused on positive, sustainable outcomes.