Town shows its appreciation for the work of social workers

IT’S World Social Work Day – and Warrington Town Hall is to be lit green to show appreciation for the work of social workers and care staff.

Theme for the day is Ubuntu – a Zulu phrase meaning: “I am because we are.”
The day presents an opportunity to join together to recognise the hard work and dedication of social workers across the world, celebrating the profession and promoting social justice, human rights and the need for further development and support to the profession and sector.
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.
Amanda Amesbury, director of Children’s Social Care said: “We continually receive huge numbers of compliments from people in Warrington about the positive impact social work has had on their lives. I personally would like to thank staff for their professionalism in what has been an extremely hard year during the pandemic and celebrate the beneficial outcomes they achieve for people in our community, often in the most difficult circumstances.”
Catherine Jones, director of Adults Social Care, said: “World Social Work day gives us a chance to thank our whole social care workforce for everything they do. They 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, especially during these unprecedented times.
“If a social worker has made a positive difference to your life, today is an opportunity to thank them.”