by Cecily Cromby | Aug 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Counsellor
20 hours / week (12 month term)
£29,000 – £32,000 (pro rata) dependent on experience
Closing date 5pm on Monday 11 March 2024
We are looking for an experienced, Diploma-qualified counsellor to work as part of our busy team, providing individual counselling for adults. The counsellor should be COSCA/BACP registered and ideally experienced in working both face-to-face and online.
The post is subject to membership of the PVG Disclosure Scheme.
For more information and an application form, please email [email protected].
by Cecily Cromby | Jul 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Can you spare a few hours a week to help a local charity?
Are you looking for some office experience?
We are looking for volunteer relief receptionists to help support our busy team in Kirkwall. Hours are variable but will usually be between 4 and 8pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
If you would like to arrange an informal chat about the position, please contact us on 01856 877750 or at [email protected]
by Cecily Cromby | Jun 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
Relationship Scotland Orkney is hosting a series of free online wellbeing sessions facilitated by trained therapists suitable for those aged 16 and over.
Sessions will be 2 hours long and will cover a variety of mental health areas, providing tools and techniques to manage and improve resilience and wellbeing.
The next session will be on behavioural awareness and will be held on Tuesday 26 March from 7-9pm.
For further information or to you book a place, please contact us on 01856 877750 or by email at [email protected]
by Cecily Cromby | May 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
We are delighted to share our Annual Report for 2022/23.
Please click here to download a PDF copy.
by Cecily Cromby | Sep 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate calculated according to the costs of living. It provides a voluntary benchmark for employers who choose to ensure their staff earn a wage which meets the costs and pressures they face in their everyday lives. The real Living Wage is reviewed annually and increased in line with inflation. As a Living Wage employer, we join a growing movement of over 2,500 employers in Scotland who together want to ensure workers have what they need to thrive. More information about the Living Wage is available here.
by Cecily Cromby | Nov 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
We’re raising awareness this week about the impact alcohol can have on our relationships.
We offer free advice, information and support to anyone struggling with their own or someone else’s alcohol or drug use. Contact us by phone 01856 877750 or email [email protected] to find out more.
Keep an eye on this page for further links and information throughout #AlcoholAwarenessWeek
Day 5
Evidence shows that young people who start drinking at an early age drink more, and more frequently, than those who delay their first alcoholic drink.
The average teen starts drinking at age 13.
Parents and caregivers can play a crucial role in helping young people develop a healthy relationship with alcohol. It can be a difficult topic to raise with teenagers, but there’s lots of advice out there. Click here to download a factsheet from Alcohol Change UK and here for tips from Drinkaware.
If you’re worried about how your drinking affects your children, get information and tips here.
We offer advice and support to parents and young people affected by their own or someone else’s drinking. Contact us by phone 01856 877750 or email [email protected]
Day 4
A problem shared is a problem halved. If you and your partner drink together, you could help each other to cut down. Making a joint plan to reduce your drinking can be easier than trying to make changes alone.
For information on alcohol and relationships visit the Alcohol Change UK website or download a fact sheet here. For more tips on reducing the amount you and your partner drink visit the Drinkaware website.
If you’re looking for help, please get in touch. We can work one-to-one, with couples or groups, providing advice, information and support.
Day 3
It’s easy to lose track of how much alcohol you’re drinking. Then you start to notice it’s affecting your relationships, your ability to work and your mental health.
How much is too much? Find out more at the Alcohol Change UK website or click here to download a factsheet.
Day 2
Worrying about a loved one’s drinking is stressful and it can be hard to know what to do. They may not think they have a problem. You may be supporting them on your own and have no one to talk to about it.
Support is here for you. We work with people who are concerned about someone else’s drinking or drug use, providing free advice, information and support tailored to your needs.
Contact RS Orkney by phone 01856 877750 or email [email protected].
Click here for information on supporting your family member or loved one and here to download a factsheet.
Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs have a national Helpline for anyone concerned about a loved one’s substance use. Call 08080 101011 or visit their website.
Day 1
Watch this video to see how Dave’s drinking nearly caused his relationship with Emma to fall apart….but then he found he could change.
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