City marks World Social Work Day

A series of events took place across the city today (Tuesday 18 March, 2025) as Wolverhampton marked World Social Work Day.

They were open to all City of Wolverhampton Council social workers and adults and children's social care practitioners across four venues, with staff invited to share good practice and reflect on the theme of this year's World Social Work Day, which is 'Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Wellbeing’.

It emphasises the importance of caring and respecting across generations to build strong societies, sustain the environment, and share wisdom for a better future.

Councillor Jasbir Jaspal, Cabinet Member for Adults and Wellbeing, said: "World Social Work Day is a great opportunity to celebrate the fantastic work social workers do day in, day out, for our city’s adults, children and young people.

“We arranged a series of activities enabling social workers and social care practitioners to collaborate with one another, and to learn and to share good practice across Children’s and Adult Services, and staff were encouraged to have meaningful conversations about all things related to World Social Work Day."

Councillor Jacqui Coogan, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education, added: "Our social workers do an incredible job, often in very difficult circumstances, and it is important that we recognise the vital role they play, not just on World Social Work Day but indeed every day of the year."

For more details about World Social Work Day, organised by the International Federation of Social Workers, please visit www.ifsw.org.

For more information about social work jobs available with the City of Wolverhampton Council, please visit www.wolvessocialworkjobs.com.

Meanwhile, the British Association of Social Workers is once again recognising colleagues from the council as part of its Amazing Social Workers campaign which is running on social media throughout World Social Work Month - visit https://www.facebook.com/BASW.UK and https://x.com/BASW_UK over the coming days for more information.

Staff, accompanied by Alison Hinds, the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Director of Children’s Services, marked World Social Work Day with a series of events today.