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Amazing adult social care workers recognised by national awards

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Eight Social Workers and the county council’s Enablement Team have received a nationwide award in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the social work profession.

Amazing Social Workers is a campaign championing the exceptional work happening across the UK social work profession. It is run by the British Association of Social Workers (BASW), the UK’s largest professional body for social work. 

The awards aim to highlight the achievements of individuals and teams, whilst also raising the profile and public understanding of the critical role of social work in our communities.

Huge congratulations go to Katie Durber, Caroline Eaton, Michelle Stephens, Bernadette Heath, Heidi Bulled, Lisa Scarlett, Shelley Ravalier, Lauren Warner, and the Enablement Team who were all recognised for their exceptional practice.

Over 400 individuals and teams across the UK were nominated by their colleagues this year, including frontline practitioners, students, managers, leaders, educators and newly qualified social workers. 

BASW has paid tribute to them by featuring their accomplishments on their website and social media channels as part of their month-long celebrations following World Social Work Day. You can read all their nominations here

Sarah Scott, executive director of adult social care, wellbeing and communities at Gloucestershire County Council said: “I am delighted to see so many of our social workers recognised and celebrated by this year’s Amazing Social Worker Awards.

"It's a fantastic opportunity to highlight the exceptional social work being done across Gloucestershire’s Adult Social Care, while also expressing our gratitude to the individuals and teams who make it possible.

"These awards acknowledge the hard work, commitment, and dedication of our Adult Social Work colleagues. Their values and strengths-based practice is evident, making a real difference to those who draw on adult social care support. It is wonderful to see this outstanding practice recognised at a national level."

More information about the Amazing Social Workers campaign can be found on BASW’s website: https://new.basw.co.uk/about-basw/awards/amazing-social-workers