Henry Smith MP has given his support to West Sussex County Council’s mental health social worker team, to coincide with a short film released by the local authority.

Henry said;

“Social work is a challenging and complex profession yet it is remarkable to note just how committed and driven our social workers are across West Sussex to help those needing support and care.

“The film provides an interesting insight into a day in the life of a social worker in West Sussex – it’s a challenging but rewarding position to hold.”

The new film follows a day in the life of Adam Drage, a senior social work practitioner and approved mental health professional, as he meets Jack, a young person who has spent time in hospital because of mental health needs.

Cllr Peter Catchpole, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health at West Sussex County Council, commented;

“Adam is one of over 250 social workers in Adults’ Services at West Sussex County Council. Social work is a difficult and complex job but extremely rewarding and can be a lifeline for individuals and their families.

“Every day of the year our teams of social workers are supporting some of the most vulnerable people in our county. The invaluable dedication of our social work staff can often make the difference to someone being able to get their lives back on track.”

West Sussex County Council is currently recruiting for people to join the adult social care team. If you want to know more about a career in social care, please visit www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/job-search or email [email protected].

To watch Real social work: making the difference in West Sussex (part three), please visit West Sussex County Council’s YouTube page.

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Real social work: making the difference in West Sussex (West Sussex County Council)
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