About Jacaranda Meadow

At Jacaranda Meadow, we provide safe, supportive accommodation for young people aged 16–17 as they transition from care to independent living. Our mission is to nurture confidence, independence, and wellbeing in every young person we support.

Mission Statement

We create supportive, nurturing homes where young people can gain confidence, develop practical skills, and take the next steps toward independent living. Every young person is treated with respect, encouragement, and care as they find their own way.

Our Values

Safety

Safeguarding and wellbeing are at the heart of our service.

Stability

We provide consistent relationships and a secure home environment.

Respect

We treat every young person with dignity, compassion and unders

Growth

We encourage independence, confidence and personal development.

Opportunity

We support young people to engage in education, employment, and positive life experiences.

Our Approach

At Jacaranda Meadow, we take a trauma-informed and relationship-based approach to supporting young people.

We recognise that each young person arrives with their own experiences, strengths and challenges, and we tailor our support to meet their individual needs.

Our focus is on building trusting, consistent relationships that create stability and engagement.

Through structured keywork and day-to-day support, we help young people develop practical life skills, emotional resilience and confidence.

Support is delivered in a way that promotes gradual independence, allowing young people to progress at a pace that is safe, realistic and appropriate for their development.

We work closely with each individual to support engagement in education, employment or training and to prepare them for successful independent living.

We also work in partnership with local authorities and other professionals to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to each young person’s care and progression.

Meet Our Team

Barbara
Founder & CEO

Barbara is a dynamic and compassionate nurse with over two decades of experience across healthcare and occupational health. A Queen’s Nurse and Cavell Star Award recipient, she has dedicated her career to supporting individuals and teams through complex health and wellbeing challenges. From leading vaccination centres during the pandemic to shaping workplace health policies, Barbara combines clinical expertise with a deep commitment to care, respect, and empowerment. At Jacaranda Meadow, she channels this passion into creating a safe, supportive home for care leavers, helping young people transition with confidence and dignity.

Lydia
Education & Wellbeing Lead

Lydia is a compassionate and experienced education and wellbeing professional, with a career spanning teaching and healthcare. Early work as a healthcare support worker for children with complex needs shaped her calm, patient, and empathetic approach, which continues to guide her practice today.

At Jacaranda Meadow, she creates inclusive, supportive environments for care leavers aged 16–18, helping them stay engaged in education, build confidence, and prepare for independent adulthood. Through her dedication, Lydia empowers young people to transition to independence with assurance, resilience, and a sense of possibility.

Benjamin
Compliance, Quality & Projects Manager

Benjamin is a dedicated and practical leader with a career built on creating safe, supportive environments. He combines a calm, solutions-focused approach with hands-on experience managing day-to-day operations, ensuring Jacaranda Meadow provides a stable home where care leavers feel secure and supported.

As Service Manager, he oversees the running of the building and all aspects of care, making sure every young person’s needs are met and that the home operates smoothly. Through his work, Benjamin ensures Jacaranda Meadow remains a place where care leavers can feel valued, understood, and genuinely cared for.

Xiong-Xiong
Chief Morale Officer (Part Time & Treat Funded)

Xiong-Xiong is Benjamin’s calm and very fluffy spaniel, who occasionally visits Jacaranda Meadow. While not a trained support dog, he is naturally gentle, friendly, and loves meeting new people, helping to create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for young residents. When he’s not greeting visitors, you’ll find him exploring the garden, enjoying his favourite treat of Weetabix and milk, or curling up in a sunny spot for a well-earned nap.

Why Choose Jacaranda Meadow?

Jacaranda Meadow Bespoke Complex Care Ltd provides a small-scale, high-quality supported accommodation service designed to promote stability, safety and positive progression for care leavers aged 16–17.

We offer:

  • A small, stable home environment supporting up to six young people

  • 24-hour staffing and safeguarding oversight

  • Consistent keyworker relationships

  • A trauma-informed, relationship-based approach

  • Focus on education, employment and training engagement

  • Structured support that promotes independence and life skills

  • A calm, nurturing home with shared and private spaces

Our model is designed to reduce disruption, build trust and support young people to move successfully from care into independent adulthood.

Our Commitment

At Jacaranda Meadow, we are committed to providing a safe, stable and nurturing home where every young person is treated with
dignity, respect and consistency.

We recognise the importance of stability during this stage of a young person’s life, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where they feel secure, supported and able to grow.

Our commitment is to work in partnership with young people, local authorities and professionals to deliver high-quality support that promotes
positive outcomes and successful progression into independent adulthood.

We continuously strive to maintain high standards of care, safeguarding and practice, ensuring that every young person has the opportunity to develop confidence, resilience
and the skills they need for the future.