Rowan Alba

Fighting for the dignity of homeless people and those at risk of homelessness, especially those with addictions, multiple needs & adverse childhood experiences

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We have a great opportunity available at our Birkentree / Upper Gilmore Place service. The Service Lead will provide clear leadership and vision, inspire and motivate staff to achieve excellence and mentor them as they develop new skills.
https://t.co/2XCr2opsl3

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Our CEO Karen Barr reflects on 3 years at the helm of Rowan Alba. Read the full piece at:
https://t.co/VhZM3RaQ24

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We recently met with Councillor Tim Pogson, Convener of the City of Edinburgh Council’s Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Committee. It’s so vital to keep partners like the council up to date with the challenges we face as well as the successes

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Rowan Alba supports The Everyone Home Collective Homeless Network Scotland and the CCPS who have jointly issued a position paper calling on the Scottish Government to integrate housing equality and strategic support into More Homes Scotland

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Grateful to be part of East West Forum for Civic Leadership. The challenge of leadership today is best navigated collectively across borders. Thanks to @CharityLeadScot @AVECO & @CO3updates for creating this space. #EastWestCivicLeadership #Voluntarysector #CollectiveLeadership

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"Thanks to @SC_Lottery we will bring more social activities to young people in Edinburgh who are experiencing homelessness. This will help them find new ways to cope with difficult mental health issues as they face long waits for a permanent home." - Karen Barr #whatarethechances

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We’ve been shortlisted as part of @LNER’s Customer & Community Investment Fund. Please vote for Journeying Together via the below link. #CCIF
https://t.co/C66OxnFiHQ

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We're delighted to have Calum Wilson step up to the role of Chair! More to come on this...
https://t.co/Yz5VUCYXCP

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Kiera Russell, our Community Volunteer Coordinator is off for the trip of a lifetime to South East Asia, New Zealand and Australia. Kiera’s beautiful soul beamed through her smile each time she met a new volunteer. Bon voyage Kiera!

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Like everyone else in Edinburgh we've just come back down to earth after the Festival. In the past few years we've been able to take our staff and community members to Fringe shows thanks to @edfringe Community Ticketing Initiative. Thank you!

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Rowan Alba is one of 238 organisations who signed an open letter to @JohnSwinney published in The Herald on Sunday 17th August calling for immediate action to address the profound crisis threatening our sector. @ALLIANCEScot https://t.co/bbS7rk2qqV

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Filmmakers capture daily life at Thorntree Street. Get the full story on our blog https://t.co/NlLX1XEsfh

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Thanks to funding from the @FoundationScot Cervus Trust we have been able to bring more social activities to our women's services, supporting our clients to make new connections.

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A vital grant from @BandQ and @nbrly helped us to install ensuites into rooms at our Birkentree women's service, making them independent and with the privacy to rebuild. Thank you!

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Karen Barr believes @Edinburgh_CC should consider a broad range of solutions to ending homelessness in the city. Find out more in our blog. https://t.co/6FSE7uFhoD

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Exciting new vacancies alert! If you, or someone you know could be the one, please get in touch. All our vacancies at Goodmoves. https://t.co/Qp5Wa7a1O7
Business Manager
Part time (28hrs)
£50,000 pro-rata
Night Worker x2, Birkentree House
Full time
£24,078

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We are expending the deadline on this brilliant role until 12th May! Please share it with anyone you think might be suitable. 🙏

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.@RowanAlba are seeking an experienced Lead Wellbeing Activities Co-ordinator https://t.co/A758qkNdfa £26,390, Full time, Edinburgh #CharityJob

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We have 2 new opportunities to join our teams available now!
- Lead Wellbeing Activities Co-ordinator (Various services)
- Night Concierge (Pilton)
You can find all the info on our website at:
https://t.co/Jrw3Vwwtcq
or from Goodmoves at: https://t.co/FzX5lAaYd7

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We had an amazing night last Thursday for the #LandAidSleepOut @HibernianFC stadium in Edinburgh. Kayla, a resident from our Fusion service gave a powerful speech and staff members Gemma and Kirsty came along for support. Thanks to @landaidcharity for organising this event.

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🌟 Have you voted yet? 🌟
We’ve been thrilled to be part of the Leith Chooses community vote, but we still need your support to make it happen! 💙
Visit Edinburgh City Council Website and choose Rowan Alba!
https://t.co/Kmcgy2YgbI
Thank you for your support! 💛