Today (16/3) is World Social Work Day and Milton Keynes Council has been paying tribute to its teams.
World Social Work Day was established in 1983 by The International Federation of Social Workers as a day for social workers, professionals in health and social care, and supporters from all over the world to promote and celebrate the positive outcomes and contributions of the social work profession to communities and wider society.
Throughout the pandemic, Milton Keynes social workers have continued to work with the most vulnerable adults, children and families.
Milton Keynes Council's 200-strong children and adult specialist social work care teams have helped more than 2,200 children and young people and 850 adults.
The teams create detailed assessments and develops tailored care plans as well as providing advice and guidance to individuals, families, parents and carers.
189 children have been safeguarded through Child Protection Plans.
The adult social care team also helps residents that are leaving hospital and need extra help to settle back into their home. More than 1,800 local people have been helped this way over the pandemic.
Since 2012, World Social Work Day features a theme which is introduced in line with the goals of the Global Agenda for Social work and development.
The theme of this year's World Social Work Day is Ubuntu: 'I am because we are'. This means that all people and environments are interconnected and interdependent.
Councillor Zoe Nolan, Cabinet Member for Children and Families said: “Today we want to recognise our social workers who do an incredible and often difficult job.
"I’m so proud of my colleagues who have been working tirelessly throughout the pandemic to ensure that vulnerable people of all ages are supported in Milton Keynes.
“Social work provides opportunities to work with adults, children and families and we know the positive impact they can have. Our social workers in Children’s Services were described as committed and caring in a recent Ofsted review. If you share our passion for social care and are looking for a rewarding career, we’d love to hear from you.”
MK Council has recently re-launched its website for anyone interested in pursuing or developing a career in social care. There is information around support, training and career opportunities plus videos from colleagues who share their own experiences.
If you would like to learn more you can find a link here.
