Friday, 28th November 2014 Lancaster London Hotel

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1 Friday, 28th November 2014 Lancaster London Hotel

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3 Ray Jones Professor of Social Work, Chair, SWA Ltd Ruth Smith Editor, Community Care Beverley Williams Founder, Social Work Awards James Rook Managing Director, Sanctuary Social Care Welcome to the Social Worker of the Year Awards We are delighted to welcome you all here this evening. Thank you for joining us for this special celebration of the social work profession. These awards recognise the positive difference that practitioners, social work teams and organisations make to the lives of vulnerable children, families and adults across the country. This is a challenging and diverse sector and social workers often go without the recognition they deserve. We are immensely proud to welcome here this evening, the Rt Hon Nicky Morgan MP, Secretary of State for Education whilst Norman Lamb MP, Minister of State for Care and Support, will also pay tribute via an exclusive video message. Trustee Beverley Williams founded these awards in 2006 and Sanctuary Social Care has supported their growth as the headline sponsor since As a charity, achieving sponsorship is vital and we are honoured to have the continued support of our corporate partners, BASW and The College of Social Work. As well as our media partner Community Care, we would also like to thank our category sponsors Christies Care, NSPCC, impower and Core Assets, alongside our judges who freely give their time and expertise. M all role models for the profession and your passion and dedication is heart-warming. The competition this year has been stronger than ever and you should all be very proud to be with us tonight. Board of Trustees, Social Work Awards Ltd. Registered in England No Registered Charity No

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6 Nicky Morgan Awards 2014, which does so much to celebrate the brightest and the best, in one of the most challenging professions. I m pleased that this event recognises the crucial role that our social workers play, and the immeasurable contribution they make to society. Tragic events like those that have been recently reported in Rotherham have once again highlighted the importance of dedicated social work which puts the protection of vulnerable children - whose voices can often go unheard - back at the heart of the child protection system. I spoke recently at the National Children and Adult Services conference, of my admiration for the workers do at the frontline of protecting vulnerable children and young people. It s vital that every social worker is equipped with the necessary skills and recent announcement which introduces a clear career pathway with three assessed and accredited levels, will allow social workers to move up to senior leadership roles while retaining their focus on frontline practice. We need a children s social work profession that attracts and retains the very highest calibre individuals and gives them the training and support they need. I have been clear about my support for strong teaching partnership arrangements between employers and universities as the key driver of improving the way we educate, and develop our social workers. I m pleased that Isabelle Trowler, the Chief Social Worker for Children and Families, is leading this important work working closely with Lyn Romeo, Chief Social Worker for Adults. These awards are vital in recognising and rewarding the outstanding practice and practitioners that I know are working so hard all over the country. My warmest congratulations to all of the nominees and winners. Rt Hon Nicky Morgan, Member of Parliament Secretary of State for Education Isabelle Trowler I am delighted to have had the opportunity to be part of Awards. The work that social workers do is immensely complex and challenging and it is vital that we celebrate the inspirational work that takes place. As a profession, we must provide exceptional levels of skill and support as demonstrated by tonight s nominees. We must continually strive to develop and improve, to earn the by properly supporting social workers to do the job that society needs them to do. Recognising and celebrating the exceptional work that social workers undertake day in, day out to support the country s most vulnerable children is crucial. These awards are a great opportunity to recognise the commitment and talent of some of the most inspiring individuals from across the social work profession Isabelle Trowler Chief Social Worker for Children and Families 6

7 Norman Lamb I am delighted to see so many applications to the Social working with adults this year. It marks the progress that has been made in recognising the vital role that social workers play in working alongside people and their carers to achieve the best possible outcomes. Social workers have the potential to make a fantastic contribution to the transformation of health and social care, and to ensuring that all the other universal support that contributes to improving people s wellbeing is in other resources to support people, often makes the key difference in reducing their need for more formal support and enables them to stay connected to their communities and neighbourhoods. That is one of the unique and brilliant aspects of social work you work with individuals and communities, building on their gifts and strengths, to ensure they can be part of communities and live their lives in ways which matter to them. The implementation of the Care Act, centred on the principles of wellbeing and prevention, is built on social work values and practices and as social workers, you have a pivotal role to play in helping lead these changes. and families in meeting some of life s biggest challenges and in safeguarding their rights, building relationships to support and empower them to make important choices about their lives. These awards are continuing to support and recognise good and outstanding social work practice by employers and peers, and to tell the story about the critical role that social workers play every day in communities across the country. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. Norman Lamb, Member of Parliament Minister of State for Care and Support Lyn Romeo I am delighted to have been involved again in the Reading the entries for the Adult Social Worker of the Health Social Worker categories, I can say that I was truly humbled and inspired to read about the passion, you consistently go above and beyond the call of duty. These awards are a fantastic opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding practice that social workers up and down the country are carrying out on a daily basis. Social workers are not used to talking about the great work that they do, but we must all realise the importance of giving practitioners the recognition they deserve. The social work profession needs to throw new light on the professional and dedicated work you do in the face of enormous pressures and demands.the Social Worker the profession by highlighting the best examples of the courageous work which goes on. I applaud you all. C truly inspirational. Lyn Romeo Chief Social Worker for Adults 7

8 SOCIAL CARE Sanctuary Social Care would like to congratulate all of this year s finalists We are proud to support the Social Worker of the Year Awards Your outstanding work is a credit to you individually and our profession as a whole and you set an example of excellence for others to follow as we raise the profile of social work together sanctuarysocialcare.com CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE AT SANCTUARYSOCIALCARE.COM 10 8

9 Sanctuary Social Care This time of year inspires me more than any other. After some poor Ofsted reports and some negative press optimism to read the amazing stories from practitioners, managers and directors who have taken the time to enter Once again, every single entry demonstrated the exceptional lengths that so many practitioners are prepared to go to. It is a tremendous achievement to be to take this opportunity to congratulate all of you for your successes this evening. At Sanctuary Social Care, we believe that all social workers should be recognised for their hard work and devotion and it is for this reason that we became involved in these awards. We want to improve national pride in the social work sector and I m sure you ll all agree that these awards are playing a big part in raising public awareness and understanding of the positive work undertaken by social work practitioners. It is the easiest thing in the world to criticise the social work sector. We have all read numerous media stories which have attributed blame towards individuals, or and new innovative ways of working. This is what is so inspiring about all of our nominees this year. Every single one is making a real difference to both their service users and the wider profession. T positive impact and helping to change the profession for the better. I wish you all the best of luck and I hope you enjoy the evening as much as we will. James Rook Managing Director, Sanctuary Social Care 9

10 SPONSOR S WELCOME British Association of Social Workers Social work is about forming, keeping and breaking relationships endlessly. This is with the public, with related colleagues and with our work mates. These are not neutral acts. Some will be positive acts relationships which enrich our existence and that of the other person or people involved. But the reality of our work is that many will be neutral or even negative relationships, which may demand a lot of work from us to keep them going. This can be very demanding, especially where the situation is potentially aggressive or violent. However, as social workers, we are equipped to help people look at their options and explore different ways of meeting their needs. We are good at understanding how communities are operating and how they can be better places for the people who live in them. The questions raised by social workers today are: How do we have honest discussions about our work and our profession? Where can we do this safely and constructively? How do we recognise and value where we do things differently and how can we learn from each other? For me, these awards not only celebrate the voice of social work, they offer the opportunity for dialogue and the freedom to review the relationships made with the people who have used services, and a safe space to share the common troubles, frustrations and joys that all accompany social work practice. So let s celebrate the success of the individuals who gain awards, and of the teams of social workers and colleagues with whom they work. Let s celebrate the new people coming into the profession, and recognise people who have made social work their career. Let s celebrate all those nominated for awards and all the winners. And thank you to all social workers for the job you do every day of the year. Bridget Robb Chief Executive, BASW 10

11 What the British Association of Social Workers means to me BASW speaks up for me and my profession Carlos Anaia Social worker Some of the benefits Carlos enjoys as a BASW member A free confidential Advice and Representation Service* (BASW members of 3 months standing) Membership of the Social Workers Union simply opt-in 50% discount on membership for first postqualifying year for existing student members 5 million Professional Indemnity Insurance* Please note: Student members are only covered for professional placements Professional Social Work magazine ten times a year Substantial subscription discounts on BASW s journals A Code of Ethics plus guidance and information Free and discounted professional development events An online CPD data tool the easiest way to maintain your training and development record 30% discount at BASW s online bookshop Regular e-bulletins A members-only online social worker forum The chance to discuss and influence policy through BASW s network of groups and committees * Refer to the website for further information Get the same benefits as Carlos Join online at 13

12 A MESSAGE FROM TCSW CORPORATE SPONSORS OF THE 2014 SOCIAL WORKER OF THE YEAR AWARDS: The College of Social Work is proud to be supporting the Social Worker of the Year Awards once again. Supporting professional excellence is central to our work. We look forward to celebrating the diverse achievements of social workers from across England. Jo Cleary, TCSW Chair. For more information about our membership services, policy and media work, and to find out how we're helping to raise standards across the sector, visit 12

13 SPONSOR S WELCOME The College of Social Work The College of Social Work (TCSW) is delighted once again to be supporting the Social Worker of the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of individuals and teams as well as the profession more generally. Our promoting the highest professional standards and being the voice of social work in England. The awards provide a great opportunity for celebrating and promoting strong stories about social work, which is undoubtedly one of the most demanding and complex of our public services. Social workers have a right to better public understanding of the challenges they face everyday. TCSW is a membership organisation; our Board, Professional Assembly and Faculties (adults, children membership, including practitioners, students, managers and academics. TCSW is committed to involving people using social work services in all aspects of our work. TCSW is working to build strong professional leadership range of services to support high practice standards and to enable social workers to excel in their careers. TCSW resources include practice guidance, The College (a helpdesk for professional queries), a CPD e-portfolio, access to journals and e-books, a mentoring service, insurance cover and the magazine Social Work Matters. Recent publications include The Roles and Functions of Social Workers, The Role of Social Work in Adult Mental Health Services, and The Business Case for Adult Social Work. TCSW s policy work is also important, helping ensure the making processes. Similarly TCSW members are playing an important role in the media, providing authoritative comment and helping to challenge what are often very skewed perceptions about social work. This year Jo Cleary, College Board Chair, was part of the judging panel alongside Annie Hudson, Chief Executive, and Bernard Walker, Chair of the College s Professional Assembly. Jo Cleary Chair, The College of Social Work 13

14 SPONSOR S WELCOME NSPCC I am thrilled to be part of tonight s awards and I feel privileged to be presenting the award for Children s social worker and I am passionate about championing social work as a profession. At the NSPCC, our inspirational social workers up and down the country work every day to transform the lives of vulnerable children. I visit frontline services almost every week and have the good fortune of hearing extraordinary stories about everyday work with children and families, and it always brings me back to why I became a social It s such a privilege and a joy to take time out to celebrate colleagues who are a credit to the social care profession of luck to everyone - you should be really proud of what you ve achieved. Sherry Malik Director of Children s Services, Development and Delivery NSPCC I discovered my passion for social work as a teacher. I was always more interested in the child s experience at home and how that impacted on their behaviour opportunity I had to train as a social worker. And 23 years later I am still excited by the prospect of being able to help people to change their lives. Abuse changes childhood. But so can we. Photography by Tom Hull. The children pictured are models NSPCC. Registered charity England and Wales and Scotland SC J

15 SPONSOR S WELCOME impower We are delighted to be sponsoring the Social Worker impower exists to reform public services. We work to provide a platform for the best and brightest people to effect change. People like every one of you, who are here this evening. Having worked with some of the most challenging of social care departments over the last few years, we know how incredibly hard the environment is within which social workers have to operate. We ve witnessed case reviews and the ever present critical press can have on morale. Against all that, however, we ve also witnessed unshakeable commitment to do the right thing for the people who need you. The word inspirational is sometimes overused and can often sound trite, but when you have sat alongside social workers dealing with S47 cases or you see the extra mile that so many social workers go to get the right outcome for someone - then you know that it in that context, the word inspirational isn t used nearly often enough. These awards are about us taking the time to thank the people who do so much to help make our society work better. They are about recognising and celebrating the difference that social workers make to the lives of so many. We hope you have a wonderful evening. Amanda Kelly Executive Director, impower impower is pleased to sponsor the Social Worker of the Year Awards 2014

16 SPONSOR S WELCOME Core Assets Congratulations to all of this evening s nominees. Core Assets is delighted to be supporting the Social because it raises awareness of the challenging and diverse work of social workers. Across the Core Assets staff, as well as working in partnership with social workers from other organisations. Every day we see, local communities. Tonight is a celebration of positive change, a theme that resonates very closely with us at Core Assets as we reached our 20th Anniversary this year. This milestone have come. Over the past two decades, Core Assets Group has expanded far and wide but remains driven by a social mission to transform young lives. This is evident in our involvement in projects such as the Rees Foundation, an independent charity committed to helping young adults who have experience of care. Our evolution from a West Midlands fostering service to a global provider of children s social care services is helping us to deliver this mission more effectively. There are now more than 3,300 children in Core Assets foster placements and at least another 2,000 getting on the future and look forward to working with many of you to make a positive and lasting difference to the lives of the families and children in our care. Jim Cockburn and Jan Rees Founders, Core Assets Making a difference for children and families 1 Mission to transform young lives 20 th Anniversary this year 350 Qualified social workers 2,000 Children receiving support from children s service teams 3,300 Children in Core Assets foster placements 30,000 Foster placements in 20 years t e. contactus@coreassets.com

17 Christies Care Christies Care Ltd is delighted to be sponsoring the event. By providing live-in care to clients all over the UK for over 25 years, we work very closely with social workers from numerous local authorities. T strength to strength and they provide a platform to highlight the invaluable work that social workers undertake. By sponsoring this event, we are showing our workers do. The majority of social workers do not do the job for reward or acclaim, so these awards give us the opportunity to acknowledge their unwavering commitment and dedication. I am so pleased to be here this evening and I m thoroughly looking forward to later on in the evening. Christies Care Ltd would also like to recognise the effort required in organising such an event and congratulate Social Work Awards Ltd and the judges for their contribution to making it such a success. Lin Barnes Director & Registered Manager, Christies Care 17

18 MEDIA PARTNER WELCOME Inspiring excellence in social care The multi-award winning website for the UK s biggest social work community. Register online to receive a free copy of our Inspiring Images of Social Care 2015 calendar. Community Care Reading the entries this year was a huge privilege, there were so many inspiring stories of great social work. Powerful testimonies from service users saying thank you for the difference their social worker made were inspiring. The drawings from young children a reminder of the positive impact great social work can make. From social workers who ve gone the extra mile to help a colleague or innovate in how they deliver services, the winners show that despite all the many challenges facing Of particular note was the energy, professionalism and dedication to evidence-based practice from student and there and it s great to see that recognised. I hope that the publicity surrounding the winners will help understanding of the complex, life-changing work that is done by the profession. On behalf of everyone at Community Care, thank you to everyone who entered and for the sponsors who have made the awards possible. Congratulations to all the winners you re all an inspiration and should be hugely proud of your achievements. Ruth Smith Editor, Community Care C of the awards and we look forward to interviewing the winners to help spread the word about all the great practice that s out there. 18

19 THE AWARDS Principal Social Worker of the Year Sponsored by This new award recognises Principal Social Workers working in both children s and adult services. The judges were looking for practitioners who have implemented positive changes in frontline service delivery, and strengthened relationships between frontline social workers and senior managers. The judging panel for this category were: Lyn Romeo Chief Social Worker for Adults Isabelle Trowler Chief Social Worker for Children & Families Maris Stratulis BASW Anthony Douglas CBE Cafcass Nick Berbiers Senior Interim Manager & Consultant Margaret Barrett Gateshead Council Anne Cullen Princess Alice Hospice Mental Health Social Worker of the Year Also new for 2014, this category is open to mental health social workers working in both children s and adult services. This award is for practitioners who are excelling in delivering positive outcomes for their service inspirational. The judging panel for this category were: Lyn Romeo Chief Social Worker for Adults Sophie Corlett MIND Joe Godden BASW Dez Holmes Research in Practice Linda Ram Partnerships in Care Wendy Whitaker Southwark Council & South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust 19

20 THE AWARDS Student Social Worker of the Year Another new category for 2014, this award recognises social work students who are surpassing expectations in their practical placements and in their understanding of the theory behind social work practice. Each of exemplary students. The judging panel for this category were: Maris Stratulis BASW Maxine Fletcher Oxford Brookes University Andrew Ellery AE Social Care and Education Limited Paul Ringer Spurgeons Jennifer Skirrow Lindsey Wanless University of Nottingham Clare Moggeridge The Open University Anneka Wright Manchester Metropolitan University Shanti Boafor Kingston University and St George s University of London Practice Teacher of the Year This category was open to social workers who are involved in mentoring and supervising students and practice teachers with the ability to successfully motivate and inspire their students to develop their careers in social work. The judging panel for this category were: Brian Mitchell Maxine Fletcher Oxford Brookes University Maris Stratulis BASW Jennifer Skirrow Zoe Betts iamsocialwork Eleni Prodromou Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council Angela Meidel East Sussex County Council Helen Guizani Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council Dave Thomas Central Bedfordshire Council 20

21 THE AWARDS Creative & Innovative Social Work Practice Sponsored by Best Social Work Employer Sponsored by This category recognises outstanding creativity and innovation in a project or campaign carried out by an individual social worker, social work team, department or council. It applies to both children s and adult services, and rewards lateral thinking. This was an incredibly strong category, with a very high standard of entries. The judging panel for this category were: Carol Long Isabelle Trowler Chief Social Worker for Children & Families Jenni Randall Lifetime Achievement Award winner 2013 Val Floy The Children s Society Sarah Read-O Toole Skylakes Social Work Dr Maggie Atkinson Children s Commissioner for England Diane Palmer The North Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Sarah Holden Southampton City Council Hertfordshire Community Learning Disability Service Hertfordshire County Council Children s Social Care Team Family Support Group Team SSAFA For any local authority, charity or agency employing social workers who can demonstrate excellent practice as an employer in motivating, leading and developing clear to see the journey of change and transformation that each organisation has gone through. The judging panel for this category were: Andrew Williamson CBE Former Chair, NHS Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Carol Long Andrew Ellery AE Social Care and Education Limited Nick Berbiers Senior Interim Manager & Consultant Children s Social Care Service Walsall Council Children s Social Care Team Cafcass Family Operations Leadership Team Essex County Council 21

22 Team of the Year, Children s Services Sponsored by This award celebrates the achievements of social work teams working with children and their families. The judges were on the lookout for a strong, stable team with high morale and one that consistently delivers high standards of best practice. The judging panel for this category were: Dave Hill Essex County Council Annie Hudson The College of Social Work Dr Maggie Atkinson Children s Commisioner for England Val Floy The Children s Society Sarah Read-O Toole Skylakes Social Work Behaviour Resource Service Southampton City Council Children s Social Care Duty Team Nottingham City Council Operational Management Team Cafcass Achieving for Children Referral and Assessment Team London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Team of the Year, Adult Services This category recognises the hard work that is undertaken by teams working with vulnerable adults. The panel were particularly impressed by the range of innovative practices demonstrated in this category, and each of the team s dedication to their clients. The judging panel for this category were: Jo Cleary The College of Social Work Cait Vulliamy Skylakes Social Work Jane Silvester NICE Bernard Walker The College of Social Work Young Adults Team Worcestershire County Council North East Derbyshire Community Social Work Team Derbyshire County Council Calderdale End of Life Social Work Team Calderdale Council 22

23 THE AWARDS Team Leader of the Year, Children s Services In this category the judges were looking for an outstanding team leader who is working in children s services, demonstrating clear leadership skills and an ability to successfully manage a busy social work team. The judging panel for this category were: Dave Hill Essex County Council Paul Ringer Spurgeons Michelle Newman Parmjit Chahal Harrow Council Heidi Crampton Cafcass David Green Wokingham Borough Council Team Leader of the Year, Adult Services For this award the panel were looking for a team leader who is able to inspire their team in supporting vulnerable lead by example as well asconsistently achieve high outcomes and meet targets. The judging panel for this category were: Jill Manthorpe Social Care Workforce Research Unit Bernard Walker The College of Social Work Cait Vulliamy Skylakes Social Work Nick Berbiers Senior Interim Manager & Consultant Jill Moorman Thurrock Council Birmingham City Council Sara Storey Derbyshire County Council 23

24 THE AWARDS Social Worker of the Year Sponsored by This award is open to practitioners working in children s services with less than 12 months experience. The panel were looking for a practitioner with the potential to become a future role model for the profession. Each from NQSWs. The judging panel for this category were: Jabbar Sardar Cafcass Jenni Randall Lifetime Achievement Award winner 2013 Jennifer Skirrow Parmjit Chahal Harrow Council Sue Kent BASW Worker of the Year months experience working in adult services. The variety of skills, and they commended each of this year s The judging panel for this category were: Brian Mitchell Zoe Betts iamsocialwork Dez Holmes Research in Practice Sophie Corlett MIND Jamie Stone Hertfordshire County Council Rebecca Jackson Focus Independent Adult Social Work Katie Wynne Hertfordshire County Council Julian Wild Southwark Council Jenny Cragg Stoke-on-Trent City Council Theresa Olivero Southampton City Council Elise Houston Newcastle City Council Amy Sibun Norfolk County Council Zahraa Adam Essex County Council 24

25 THE AWARDS Children s Social Worker of the Year Sponsored by Adult Social Worker of the Year Sponsored by to practitioners working in children s services who have made a clear difference to the lives of the children and families that they work with. The judges commended the passion and commitment demonstrated by each of this The judging panel for this category were: Dez Holmes Research in Practice Jo Cleary The College of Social Work Dr Maggie Atkinson Children s Commissioner for England Paul Ringer Spurgeons Dave Hill Essex County Council Sue Kent BASW Beverley Hendricks Sanctuary Social Care Sarah McTaggart Birmingham City Council Angela Adams Cafcass Shruti Uppal Southwark Council Lesley Hardy Cheshire West and Chester Council Emma Peasgood Kent County Council This category celebrates the achievements of social workers specialising in services for adults and, for the second year running, the award received the highest number of entries. The panel were impressed with the variety of practice. The judging panel for this category were: Brian Mitchell Joe Godden BASW Annie Hudson The College of Social Work Lyn Romeo Chief Social Worker for Adults Jeanette Jackson Derbyshire County Council Heather Fuller Focus Independent Adult Social Work Suzie Holmes CLIC Sargent Chris Atherton Haringey Council Amanda Jones Birmingham City Council Joanne Lowe Birmingham City Council 25

26 THE AWARDS Lifetime Achievement Award Sponsored by This award recognises the commitment, dedication and achievements of someone who has worked in the social work profession for more than 20 years. In this category the judges were looking for evidence of the vast difference that an individual has made to service users, and how they have inspired those around them. The judging panel for this category were: Andrew Williamson CBE Former Chair, NHS Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Carol Long Andrew Ellery AE Social Care and Education Limited Jenni Randall Lifetime Achievement Award winner 2013 Dr Maggie Atkinson Children s Commissioner for England Joy Jannetta Buckinghamshire County Council Ariela Reed Birmingham City Council Maureen Carson Retired Social Worker Jeanne Kaniuk Coram 26

27 Outstanding Contribution to Social Work Sponsored by Overall Social Worker of the Year Sponsored by A special award will be presented to an individual who work profession. This award will recognise the achievements of an individual who has helped to improve the reputation and understanding of social work. The winner of this award has been chosen by the Board of Trustees: Professor Ray Jones Chair, Social Work Awards Ltd Beverley Williams Founder, Social Work Awards James Rook Managing Director, Sanctuary Social Care Ruth Smith Editor, Community Care This award recognises the success of a category winner who has shown incredible skill, demonstrated strong social work practice and whose passion, commitment and enthusiasm for social work inspires others around them. The overall winner will be a person who embodies great social work and is a role model for the profession. The judging panel for this category were the Board of Trustees: Professor Ray Jones Chair, Social Work Awards Ltd Beverley Williams Founder, Social Work Awards James Rook Managing Director, Sanctuary Social Care Ruth Smith Editor, Community Care 27

28 Thanks to our judging panel Andrew Ellery AE Social Care and Education Limited Annie Hudson The College of Social Work Anthony Douglas CBE Cafcass Andrew Williamson CBE Former Chair, NHS Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Bernard Walker The College of Social Work Beverly Hendricks Sanctuary Social Care Brian Mitchell Practice Teacher Cait Vulliamy Skylakes Social Work Carol Long Dave Hill Essex County Council Dez Holmes Research in Practice Paul Ringer Spurgeons Jane Silvester NICE Parmjit Chahal Harrow Council Dr Maggie Atkinson Children s Commissioner for England Isabelle Trowler Chief Social Worker for Children & Families Jabbar Sardar Cafcass 28

29 Jenni Randall Lifetime Achievement Award winner 2013 Jennifer Skirrow Children s NQSW of the Jill Manthorpe Social Care Workforce Research Unit Jo Cleary The College of Social Work Joe Godden BASW Lyn Romeo Chief Social Worker for Adults Maris Stratulis BASW Maxine Fletcher Oxford Brookes University Sarah Read-O Toole Skylakes Social Work Michelle Newman Nick Berbiers Senior Interim Manager Children s Services and Consultant Adult Social Worker of Sophie Corlett MIND Zoe Betts Iamsocialwork Sue Kent BASW Val Floy The Children s Society 29

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