About the home
Meyrick House provides supported accommodation for children who are preparing for independence and also dealing with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
- Located in Charminster, Bournemouth
- Semi-independent accommodation for five young people
- Supported to build life skills and independence
- Quiet location with good transport links
About the home
Situated in a quiet residential area, the home has five bedrooms for young people with:
- a kitchen
- a dining room
- three bathrooms
- a games room
- a conservatory
- a large garden where the children can entertain their friends.
The team
Jamie Turner
Operations Director and Registered Services Manager for Beaufort Support
Jamie has 20 years experience of working across a range of services with children and young people, domestic abuse sufferers and adults with disabilities.
He has worked in a number of roles within Beaufort Education and Care, including residential services manager, overseeing all homes within the group, and operations director for Beaufort Support Services, which provides supported accommodation for young people aged 16-24.
Jamie is now the operations director for the company as a whole.
The location
The property is just a short walk from Charminster High Street, which is a small suburb of Bournemouth and a great base for exploring Dorset.
Charminster has:
- close proximity to Bournemouth city centre (10 minutes on foot and five minutes by bus).
- shops, a post office and several independent cafes.
How we care
Our young people have a dedicated support worker, who provides day-to-day guidance and advice. The support worker works alongside them on a pathway plan and goal setting.
Each young person has the chance to reflect on decisions they have made, learn from these experiences and identify future aspirations. The support worker’s role is to act as a good parent and listen closely to the young person’s needs and wishes and promote positive decision-making.
Learning essential life skills
Our team provides considerable support to help residents develop independence and take responsibility for attending appointments and managing their health and wellbeing. They are encouraged to cook their own meals, with our support, and take care of their laundry. All residents have their own front door and room keys.
We arrange regular workshops on budgeting, managing money, healthy eating, CV writing and other practical topics.
There are monthly house meetings so that everyone can express their views or make suggestions about the running of the home. We also organise regular movie nights and Sunday roasts.
