The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (the Social Care Council) are launching a digital and PR campaign to say thank you to Northern Ireland’s over 6,700 social workers, whilst recognising the important role they play for the communities they serve.
The campaign runs throughout March and coincides with World Social Work Day later in the month, which this year focusses on the theme of ‘Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Wellbeing.’ The campaign also highlights the importance of social work as a career and celebrates the vital work that social workers do across communities and organisations.
Throughout the month the Social Care Council will be sharing stories and messaging about the different aspects of social work for which we can be thankful for, including the intergenerational care and connections made by social workers that are essential to everyone’s well-being and fostering functional economies and societies. It highlights the differences that social workers make in everyday lives, to individuals, children, families and communities.
Interim Social Care Council Chief Executive, Declan McAllister said:
“As the regulator of the sector, the Social Care Council hold a great honour in directing the professional standards and professional learning journeys that all social workers carry out throughout their careers.”
“Social workers have their fingers on the pulse of the communities they serve. This diverse and inclusive workforce deliver services across the health, justice, education and community and voluntary sectors. They play a key role in making health more equitable across generations. During the month of March they rightfully are recognised for their substantial contribution.”
He added: “Social work is a challenging and rewarding career. As our campaign over the next month will demonstrate it is a vocation that requires commitment and continuous study. Social workers working in their communities are deeply committed to their work in building independence, resilience and support for children, young people, families, adults and people who are elderly.
“It is important to celebrate and thank our amazing social workers – so on behalf of the Council – thank you for all that you do and we would ask others to say thank you too.”
Help share our stories about social workers, including this week’s story about School Social Worker Charlene Hill by tagging #SocialWorkStories.
Looking for a career as a social worker?
To train to be a social worker in Northern Ireland you need to complete the Honours Degree in Social Work. Check out our Interested in becoming a social worker? page for more information.
