SOCIAL workers from across the district will today come together to celebrate this year’s World Social Work Day, which is organised by the International Federation of Social Workers.

The theme for this year will be ‘Co-building a new Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind.

The theme presents a vision and action plan to create new global values, policies and practices that develop trust, security and confidence for all people.

This year Bradford Teaching Partnership will take the lead to encourage Bradford social workers to celebrate the day by organising a weeklong of activity dedicated to learning and development with webinars, as well as key speakers from across the region including Lyn Romeo, Chief Social Worker for Adults and Isabelle Trowler, Chief Social Worker for Children’s, discussing a wide of range of issues in relation to health and social care.

Social work is a profession that should be celebrated and good social work is very often discreet in order that it maintains confidentiality, dignity and human rights of those people who require social work support.

Social workers in Bradford support adults to remain in control and make their own life choices regardless of the level of social care support needed, being around family and friends is ultimately the best place to feel happy, healthy and in control and our social workers are making sure this happens with positive outcomes.

The district’s children’s social workers help children, young people adults and their families when they are going through difficult times. They build relationships with families and work hard to build a brighter future for the children who rely on them. Their role is particularly important in Bradford, the UK’s youngest city, where one in four residents are young people and the child population is predicted to grow.

Councillor Sue Duffy, portfolio holder for children and families, said: “Social workers make huge contributions to their communities. Social work is challenging but hugely rewarding as it transforms lives. World Social Work Day is a chance to celebrate and recognise the vital work our staff do and, perhaps, inspire others to consider a career in social work. I want to thank all social workers as well as the rest of the workforce across the service for the brilliant work they do everyday.”

Councillor Sarah Ferriby, Bradford Council’s Executive Member for Healthy People and Places, said: “World Social Work Day is a great opportunity to celebrate the remarkable work and commitment of our social workers and even though we know they are having to deal with challenging situations, the dedication of all of our staff across adults services means that the person centred approach remains at the heart of what they do and I want to thank all staff for the great work they do and hope they enjoy World Social Work Day”

A programme of events is available and all social workers as well as wider stakeholders, partners and providers are being encouraged to take time out and join in the celebrations across the district.