About the home
Meyrick House provides supported accommodation for young people who are preparing for independence and also dealing with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
- Located in Charminster, Bournemouth
- Semi-independent accommodation for up to six 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 six 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
Matthew Rogers is the Registered Services Manager for Beaufort Support Services and has extensive experience working in children's homes having joined Beaufort Care Group in 2017. Matthew holds Level 5 Leadership and Management and moved over to Beaufort Support Services in 2023. Matthew leads a small team at Meyrick House and Independence House of three support workers who all have a range of different experience working with young people.
Michelle started with Beaufort Support Services on the 09th September 2025 and is responsible for the team management of support workers at Independence House and Meyrick House.
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 town 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, be their advocate, 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 young people develop independence and take responsibility for attending appointments and managing their health and well-being. They are encouraged to cook their own meals, with our support, and take care of their laundry. All young people have their own front door and bedroom 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.
