Social workers across Salford are being celebrated for the success and impact that they have in the community.
Salford City Council will be joining in the celebrations for this year’s Social Work Week, which will take place from March 17 until March 21 2025.
The celebratory week will aim to bring people together and pay tribute to the work that social workers provide in the community.
Across Salford, social workers are offering a wide range of support, helping children and adults to maximise their life chances and reach their full potential.
Salford City Council currently provides social care to 5,446 adults and children – with an average of 129,545 hours of care each month.
Councillor Jim Cammell, Lead Member for Children’s and Young People’s Services at Salford City Council said: “We are proud of the work we do to improve the lives of our children, young people and families in Salford, and our social workers are absolutely key to that.
“I want to recognise the dedication and valuable work that our social workers do, and also the teams who support them, to ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive.”
He continued: “This week is an important part of recognising and celebrating social workers’ commitment and dedication, and to thank them for the incredible work they do every day.”
We're celebrating social workers & the social care staff who support them for World Social Work Day today and World Social Work Week (17 to 21 March).
Read more about how the work they do: https://t.co/u80NGFeGBJ
Look out for more videos with social workers during this week! pic.twitter.com/9sGi9i4Foc
— Salford City Council (@SalfordCouncil) March 18, 2025
Throughout the awareness week, Salford City Council are encouraging residents to focus on key themes.
These themes include education and training, which will allow people to see how they are supported – and learn why continuous supervision is essential.
They will also focus on professional identity, which will provide an understanding of why it is crucial for the future of social work.
As well as focusing on key themes such as safe and effective practice, innovation, and data and insight.
Councillor John Merry, Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health at Salford City Council said: “This week is a great way of highlighting all the unseen but vital support that social work provides for residents to care for their strengths, connections, and families, in their own homes and communities.”
Social workers are often the unsung heroes, and this is an opportunity to celebrate the amazing work that our social workers do with residents of Salford.
With workers helping people to overcome significant difficulties, such as substance addictions, domestic abuse, mental health challenges, and homelessness and poverty, supporting them to be empowered and live independently, develop positive relationships and access education, training and employment.
Councillor Mishal Saeed, Executive Support Social Care and Mental Health at Salford City Council said: “Our social workers play a vital role in supporting residents in the community, helping their wellbeing in order to live longer and better lives and feel connected to others in their area.
“This week is an important part of recognising and celebrating social workers commitment and dedication.”
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