Cllr Jean Carter
IT’S World Social Work Day today – and Warrington Borough Council is taking the opportunity to thank its social workers for the unstinting work they perform, day in, day out.
WSWD offers the opportunity to celebrate the work of social workers and the important contribution made by the social work profession to people’s lives”
Theme of the day is ‘Promoting Community and Environmental Sustainability”, and WSWD aims to showcase the achievements of social work and increase its visibility. It also seeks to highlight its connection with social development and the commitment to social justice, human rights and inclusiveness.
Social workers stand up for thousands of people in Warrington every day, in many ways. They may be comforting people who are experiencing devastating illnesses and mental health crises and ensuring they get the best care while on the road to recovery. They work in communities to
provide services. They help the most vulnerable.
Adult, child, family and school social workers are supporting and protecting those who have been abused or neglected. They help children find new families through adoption and ensure young people reach their full academic and personal potential.
Cllr Pat Wright (top picture), the council’s lead member for statutory health and adult social care, said: “We receive huge numbers of compliments from people in Warrington about the positive impact social work has had on their lives. I too, would like to thank staff for their professionalism and celebrate the beneficial outcomes they achieve for people in our community, often in the most difficult circumstances.
Cllr Jean Carter lead member for children’s services, said: “Our social care workforce are genuinely committed to protecting vulnerable people from harm or abuse, helping people to live independently and acting as advocates for those who need support. They make a huge difference, right across our programmes of care, from older people, adults, children, to those with mental health issues or physical and learning disabilities, in both hospital or community settings.
“If a social worker has made a positive difference to your life, today is an opportunity to thank them.”
