Nominate your Scottish social service worker of the year
People who use services and members of the public are now being given the chance to say thank you to the people who support and care for them or their loved ones.
The Outstanding contribution to care award gives you the chance to nominate a worker in a social service organisation such as a care home for older people, a social work department or a nursery who has gone that extra mile to support and help you. Perhaps in this year’s severe winter weather, or a particularly difficult time for you, there is someone that little bit special that you would like to thank?
Anna Fowlie, Chief Executive of the SSSC said:
“Social service workers to a fantastic job to make sure vulnerable people have the care they need. This winter was the coldest in 30 years and we have been hearing from people who use services praising their workers, despite the cold difficult conditions!
“Do you know someone who works in a nursery, a care home service for adults, a social work department or in the community? If so, we want to help you say thank you by nominating them for a Care Accolades.”
The Care Accolades is a joint initiative by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and the Scottish Government. The Care Accolades 2010 rewards outstanding examples of excellent initiatives and projects within social services in Scotland.
The winner will be announced at the Care Accolades 2010 awards ceremony, hosted by Kaye Adams at the Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort on 11 June, when a host of other awards will also be presented.
Log on to the SSSC website to nominate a worker or email: [email protected] or telephone: 0845 60 30 891 for more information. The closing date for entries is 30 April 2010.
