• Torbay Youth Hub - Eat That Frog
  • Torbay Youth Hub - Eat That Frog

Welcome to the

Youth Hub Your space. Your future. Your Next Step.

Eat That Frog’s Torbay Youth Hub is a one-stop place for 16–24 year olds in Torbay who are looking for support with work, skills and your wellbeing.

Work & Careers

Health & Wellbeing

Digital Skills

Money & Housing

What is the Youth Hub?

The Eat That Frog Youth Hub brings together everything you need to move forward with wellbeing and employment in one place. You can get face-to-face support with jobs and careers, mental health, housing, money, digital skills and everyday independence, all under one roof. You will work with a dedicated mentor who gets to know you, listens properly and helps you create a clear plan. You can access one-to-one sessions, group activities or a mix of both depending on what suits you best. Support is practical, personalised and focused on real outcomes like work, training, education or volunteering, while also supporting your wellbeing along the way

Andreas Mentor

Meet Andreas 👋

He is our Torbay Youth Hub Mentor, bringing loads of real-world experience and a super down-to-earth vibe. Andreas is big on fitness, running, gym sessions and healthy eating. He’s also a football fan who enjoys both playing and watching the game… especially when Manchester United are actually winning! And if he’s not doing that, you’ll probably find him out walking his dog.

Isi Work Coach

Meet Isi 👋

Our Youth Hub Work Coach, here to support you! Whether you’ve got a clear plan or no clue where to start, she’s all about helping you build confidence and figure things out at your own pace. Outside of work, Isi loves cooking, gardening and spending time with her Great Dane, Tiny Tina… who, despite the name, is definitely not tiny and absolutely impossible to ignore!

Steve Mentor

Meet Steve 👋,

One of the friendly mentors you’ll see at the Youth Hub. With a background in health and fitness, Steve is big on looking after both your body and your mind. He’s all about that balanced, real-life approach, not just jobs and CVs, but confidence, wellbeing and feeling good in yourself too. Expect honest chats, practical help and someone who actually listens.

The Frog Cast

  • Your voice matters The Frog Cast is the Youth Hub Pod Cast. Hosted by Eat That Frog mentors - Steve and Andreas, with Torbay's Youth Hub participants and guest speakers. Covering the topics that mean the most to our young people in Torbay.

What we can help with

  • Work and Careers From CVs and applications to mock interviews and job matching, we help you understand your strengths and connect you to real opportunities including jobs, apprenticeships, work experience and volunteering.
  • Health and Wellbeing You can access on-site mental health support, wellbeing sessions and peer groups focused on confidence, resilience and managing anxiety. Support is trauma-informed and judgement-free.
  • Money and Budgeting Get help with budgeting, benefits, bank accounts and understanding payslips so money feels less overwhelming and more manageable.
  • Digital Skills Build confidence using devices, email, Microsoft applications and online job sites. We help you feel comfortable and capable in a digital world.
  • Independent Living skills Support with housing applications, tenancy issues, travel planning, routines and healthy living skills to help you feel more stable and independent.
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  • Your space.
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    Your Next Step.

Eligibility

The Eat That Frog Youth Hub is for 16–24 year olds living in Torbay who want support moving towards work, education or training and who may be facing barriers like low confidence, mental health challenges, housing worries or lack of experience.

To be eligible you must:
- Reside in Torbay
- Be aged 16-24
- Be in receipt of UC (Universal Credit*)

*You can be in part-time training or employment and still be on UC

You do not need to have it all figured out. You just need to be open to taking the next step.

How it works

The Youth Hub is flexible and designed around you. Most people stay for between three and six months, with regular sessions that build momentum and confidence over time.

  • We offer:
      - One-to-one support
      - Group sessions and workshops
      - Drop-ins and appointments
      - In-person support with virtual options

You can access the hub in Torquay or Paignton, with support available Monday to Friday.

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Create Your Own Story

Ready to get started? It's Totally Free of Charge

You do not have to do this alone. If you want support that feels human, practical and built around you, the Eat That Frog Youth Hub is ready when you are.

Get in touch, drop in or ask your work coach or support worker to refer you today. Your future starts here.

Click on any of the buttons to see what we can offer in more detail.

Ready to go? Fill out the application form and a member of the Youth Hub team will contact you as soon as they can.

Support once you start work

Getting a job is just the start. We stay with you.

Once you start work, we can support you for up to 12 weeks with:

  • Settling into the workplace

  • Managing travel, routines and money

  • Building confidence at work

  • Talking to employers if problems come up

  • Making adjustments if you need them

Our aim is to help you stay in work and feel good about it.

Health & Wellbeing

Your wellbeing matters just as much as work.

You can access:

  • One-to-one wellbeing sessions

  • Support with anxiety, stress, confidence and motivation

  • Group wellbeing sessions and peer support

  • Mental health specialists visiting the hub

  • Help talking to employers about health needs

  • Support with Access to Work and reasonable adjustments

Everything is handled in a trauma-informed, non-judgemental way. If you need extra support, we can help you connect with specialist services too.

Money and Budgeting Help

Money can feel overwhelming, especially when starting work.

We can help you:

  • Set up ID and a bank account if needed

  • Understand what you will be better off on when working

  • Create a simple budget that works for you

  • Understand payslips, deductions and benefits

  • Plan for travel and work-related costs

The goal is to help you feel more confident and in control of your money.

Digital Skills Support

If digital stuff feels tricky, you are not alone.

We can support you with:

  • Using laptops, phones and tablets

  • Setting up and using email

  • Microsoft apps like Word

  • Online job searching and applications

  • Registering on job and apprenticeship websites

  • Online safety

  • Using your Universal Credit journal

We go at your pace and explain things clearly, no judgement.

Housing & Independent Living Skills

If housing or independent skills is a worry, you do not have to deal with it alone.

We offer support with:

  • Housing applications

  • Preventing homelessness

  • Tenancy issues and staying housed

  • Understanding your housing options

  • Links to emergency accommodation if needed

  • Travel planning and getting places on time

  • Daily routines and timekeeping

  • Personal presentation for work

  • Healthy sleep, food and exercise habits

  • Positive relationships and communication

Housing specialists visit the hub regularly and work alongside your mentor.