Seonaid’s Story

by admin | Jun 16, 2021 | Follow My Journey

 My Journey thus far………………… I have just completed my first 8 weeks at NJH and what a whirlwind it has been already!  As someone who is totally new to residential childcare, I am just at the start of my journey and have so much to learn. I spent my first few weeks...

Some suns never set

by admin | May 10, 2021 | Follow My Journey

Thank you.  Two little words that hold such great strength.  Thank you to everyone at NJH.  The young people, their families, the NJH team, the Directors; Julia and Stewart Cowan, Dr Irene Stevens, Maureen Anderson, and everyone who I have come across during my NJH...

What’s Love Got to Do With it? – Love in Residential child care

by admin | Feb 12, 2021 | Follow My Journey

My own experiences of working in residential child care have led me to develop a keen interest in the dynamics of a worker’s relationship with a young person. At Nether Johnstone House, the concept of love is incorporated in all aspects of our practice. By utilising a...

Ben’s Story

by admin | Jan 28, 2021 | Follow My Journey

Nether Johnstone House, a practitioner’s journey… By Ben O’Farrell I remember the first time I came to Nether Johnstone House, or NJH as I came to frequently write in various forms. I remember the difficulty I had in finding the place! Tucked away on the edge of a...

Kenny’s Story

by admin | Jan 28, 2021 | Follow My Journey

My Journey: Residential child care, from sessional to full time – a workers reflection of transitioning under the most challenging circumstances   Hey guys, Kenny here.  Let me share with you my journey in RCC. I am 33 years old and a proud member of the Nether...