Open day to celebrate social work

Gloucestershire County Council celebrated social work this week at an event at Shire Hall with over 100 attendees.

The event was to celebrate social workers and the innovative approach of the council, there as well as to bring together a broad range of professionals to share experience.

A number of guest speakers were heard including  Annie Hudson, chief executive of The College of Social Work and David Hamblin, senior lecturer at the University of Gloucestershire.

Other speakers included Sarah Holtom and Clive Diaz, both principle social workers at the council.

Social workers were able to visit a range of exhibitions showcasing the innovative and child-focussed work at Gloucestershire County Council.

Cllr Paul McLain, cabinet member for children and young people at Gloucestershire County Council, said: “We wanted to take this opportunity to celebrate social work and all the exciting, innovative work that’s happening.

“It’s great to see how much Gloucestershire has to offer and hope that social workers have seen what a great, supportive place Gloucestershire is to work. Thanks to everyone who attended and made the day such a success.”

Any social workers who are interested in finding out more about working for the county council should visit http://www.valuingchildren.co.uk/

You can also contact or send a speculative CV to CSWrecruitment@gloucestershire.gov.uk.