On Social Work Day, Sefton Council is proud to celebrate its social workers across Children’s and Adults Services who make a difference to the lives of individuals and families across the borough.
Social work in Sefton involves supporting children, young people, adults and families who are facing challenges or need some support to move forward. It is about approaching a situation with compassion and understanding and building resilience of individuals and families while working together across police, education, health, voluntary and other sectors to ensure families and people in Sefton receive holistic support and support them to navigate change.
Cllr Ian Moncur, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, spoke of the importance of social workers in the adult services sector: “Our social workers in adult social care provide essential support to some of the most vulnerable adults in our community. Whether it’s helping older residents, people with disabilities, or those facing complex challenges, social workers are there, offering care, guidance and the tools to live independent, fulfilling lives.
“On World Social Work Day, we recognise and thank them for their invaluable work in promoting dignity, choice, and respect for all individuals in Sefton.”
Cllr Diane Roscoe, Cabinet Member for Children, Schools and Families in Sefton expressed her appreciation for the dedication and commitment of social workers in Sefton: “Social workers are at the heart of supporting our children and families and their compassion and expertise makes a big impact on families in Sefton; keeping them safe and supporting them to achieve their full potential.
“We are always striving to give children, young people and families the support they deserve and I have seen that passion and drive to succeed for our young people on show today from our professionals. I want to recognise the amazing work professionals deliver in the social work sector and thank them for the work they do.”
Leaders in social care in Sefton have echoed these sentiments and have thanked all social workers across the borough for the support and commitment they provide for people in Sefton
To mark Social Work Day, professionals in the social work sector have spent the day at a marketplace event, building relationships with each other across different agencies, learning more about the support on offer to families and vulnerable people in Sefton and how they can work better together.
Dr Risthardh Hare, Director for Children’s Services said: “Social Work Day for me is not just about celebrating the social workers who do incredible work but in fact celebrating all those who play a part in a family’s journey.
“From teachers, SEND caseworkers, early help workers, mental health support workers, psychologists, early years practitioners to volunteers, community workers, youth justice workers and social workers: it’s about celebrating how we as a system come together to support families.
Deborah Butcher, Place Director for Sefton Integrated Care Board said: “Social Work Day is a chance for us all to reflect on the impact of our work in Adult Social Care with individuals and their families. It is a chance to celebrate the compassion, understanding and support our social workers offer to people in Sefton.
“I am so pleased to see practitioners in the sector using today to strengthen their relationships across organisations and learning about the support we all offer to those who need it. Social Work Day in Sefton is a day for us learn about each other and to work better together.”
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