Birchwood House
Focused support in a safe, homely environment
Welcome to Birchwood House
Birchwood House is a small, calm residential home providing a safe and supportive environment for children and young people with individual and complex needs. The home offers a highly personalised approach, enabling focused, consistent care tailored to each young person.
The setting is designed to promote stability, routine and emotional wellbeing, offering a nurturing and homely space where young people are supported to feel safe, respected and settled. Through a relationship-based approach, young people are encouraged to develop confidence, independence and positive relationships.
House Manager
Megan brings over 15 years of experience in residential childcare, with a strong track record of leadership, safeguarding, and service development. She has served as a Lead Child Protection Officer in Scotland for over three years, demonstrating a clear commitment to safeguarding standards and positive outcomes for children and young people.
Megan was recognised in 2023 with an award for Front Line Leader, reflecting her impact and effectiveness in practice. Her experience spans the development and oversight of solo homes and supported living accommodation, alongside a consistent focus on promoting and embedding therapeutic approaches within care environments.
Over the past four years, Megan has operated in senior leadership roles, supporting the development of new homes and working closely with managers to navigate and succeed in regulatory inspections. Her approach combines operational oversight with a strong emphasis on staff development, quality assurance, and creating environments where young people can thrive.
Megan joined Prospera in March 2025 and currently leads both Meadow and Birchwood as a dual registered manager, driving high standards of care, consistency in practice, and a clear vision centred on belonging, development, and positive outcomes for every child.
Birchwood House is staffed by a dedicated and experienced team who work closely with young people to understand their needs, preferences and goals. Support is delivered through individualised care planning, key-working and clear, consistent routines.
The home works collaboratively with families, social workers, education providers and other professionals to ensure care remains responsive and appropriate. Young people are supported with their emotional wellbeing, health, education and daily living skills, with opportunities for meaningful activities and the development of life skills that support long-term progress.
Safeguarding, dignity and respect underpin all practice at Birchwood House, with a clear focus on promoting stability, positive outcomes and ongoing development.
