Sherry – Why I believe in the power of social work…
By Sherry Malik, Social Care Officer, non-executive Director at Dimensions UK, Trustee at the Internet Watch Foundation, Staff College Associate and Trustee at the Social Work Awards.
As a young woman going through a particularly difficult period in my life, my grandmother who supported me said:
Anyone can encounter a bad patch in life. It won’t always be like this.
I had the support and love of my family to see me through the hard times. Some of us can draw on our support networks and will have the resources to overcome what life throws at us. Others will need the support of professionals like social workers.
I believe in the power of social work to help people get back on track when life has dealt a bad hand. Social workers provide the support which shores up resilience. They help navigate the turbulence and steer towards calmer waters.
After more than 30 years of working in social care, I have met hundreds of social workers working with thoughtfulness, care and creativity to support thousands of families and individuals in need of support. When they have gone through a particularly difficult period, a social worker has walked by their side. I believe in the power of social work.
Tell us your social work story at stories@socialworkawards.com telling us your name, job, contact details and social care number (just so we know you’re a social worker, we will keep it private).