News & Events
Keep up to date with what Rowan Alba is up to.
Zoom meetings, volunteering opportunities, and Learning during Lockdown
We’ve been in lockdown for around 4 weeks, here at Rowan Learning Centre, but what a busy and educational 4 weeks it has been! Personally, right from the get go, I decided I’d set out to achieve 2 things in my time stuck at home. Conquer my fear of Video Calling ...
Why you can’t do Trauma Informed Support with cats, and other unexpected CPD Outcomes…
Here at Rowan Learning Centre, it’s not all National Trauma Training Frameworks and Adverse Childhood Experiences, sometimes we have to wrestle with REALLY difficult topics, such as “Can I use this training on my cat?” Over the last 4 months we’ve delivered our Trauma...
Work for Rowan Alba!
Locum Support Worker shifts available at Thorntree We are currently recruiting for support workers, who embrace our values of 'Accept, Support, Include', to provide occasional cover at our Thorntree Street accomodation. This is an ongoing opportunity. If you are...
SVQ Taster Sessions
This January we’ll again be running our free ‘Introduction to SVQ’s’ sessions. Our Head of Centre will meet with you for an hour to discuss everything you ever wanted to know about SVQ’s, but were afraid to ask.
‘From the Pits to the Ritz’ – Full Report
Today, 4th December 2019 we are proud to share the detailed full external evaluation into our Thorntree service titled 'From the Pits to the Ritz'. You can click the link below to download the report in full. Thorntree-External-Evaluation-Report-in-full
‘From the Pits to the Ritz’ Abridged
Today, 4th December 2019 we are proud to share the shorter (abridged) external evaluation into our Thorntree service titled 'From the Pits to the Ritz'. You can click the link below to download the report. Remember you can also find the further full report available...
Reflecting on Trauma training: The results are in…
…and there is plenty for all at RLC to reflect on, and celebrate 😊 Last month we launched our Trauma Informed Practice for Frontline staff training, 2 days of reflecting on real work practice, checking in with our current skills and knowledge, and seeing how they...
November Newsletter 2019
CEO’s Update The IT equipment across the charity and service sites will be updated over the course of the next month to replace the outdated IT equipment, which is mainly held together with rubber bands! A huge thanks to funding from Queensbury House Trust and The ABC...
Work for Rowan Alba!
2 Support worker posts available at Stramullion We are currently recruiting for 2 female Support Workers, 1 at 32hrs a week, and 1 at 16hrs a week. If you are interested in either role, please download and complete the application form. When completing the Personal...
Groundbreaking new Trauma Informed Practice training launches this month!
Rowan Learning Centre has spent the last couple of years developing a practice based piece of training to support frontline staff at every level to feel confident using their own skills to deliver Trauma Informed care. For full details, click here Trauma Informed...
After 17 years we’ve moved to a new office! The old building holds a special place in our hearts, but we’re excited about a new chapter. New office, but the same Rowan Alba, and all services are continuing as normal. For more visit https://t.co/rfwMPT3lw2 https://t.co/urllQd6nHS
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