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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The IT equipment across the charity and service sites will be updated over the course of the next month to replace the outdated IT equipment, which is mainly held together with rubber bands!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...
Rolling Rowans Represent Rowan Alba at the Edinburgh Kilt Walk
Congratulations to our Chief Executive, Helen Carlin and her team, the Rolling Rowans on successfully completing the Edinburgh Kilt Walk on Sunday! You can still donate and support the fantastic effort made by donating at:...
CEO wins Community Commitment Award
On Saturday evening (14th September 2019) our Chief Executive was nominated for the Community Commitment Award in a prestigious awards ceremony hosted at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange. We want to express a huge congratulations to Helen, as she was deservedly announced...
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