The Scottish Social Services Awards 2023

The Scottish Social Services Awards are an opportunity to celebrate some of the great work found across the sector. We here at Iriss were honoured to host the event with funding from the Scottish Government.

A huge congratulations to all our winners and nominees. If you couldn't join us on the evening, the proceedings were as follows:

Excellence in Children’s Services - Swiis Foster Care Scotland

Presented by Joanna MacDonald (Deputy Chief Social Work Adviser)

The Swiis Foster Care Scotland team stood in front of a blue banner

Excellence in Adult Services - Relationship First, Simon Community Scotland

Presented by Brenda Walker (National Adult Support and Protection Coordinator)

the Relationship First, Simon Community Scotland team in front of a blue banner

Excellence in Mental Health Services - Joint Dementia Initiative and Caledonia Service, Falkirk HSCP

Presented by Maree Todd MSP (Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport)

the Joint Dementia Initiative and Caledonia Service, Falkirk HSCP team in front of a blue banner

Excellence in Disabilities Services - Community Integrated Care services Chestnut Lane and Old Edinburgh Road

Presented by Joanna MacDonald (Deputy Chief Social Work Adviser)

The Community Integrated Care services Chestnut Lane and Old Edinburgh Road teams in front of a blue banner

Excellence in Justice Services - Women's Justice Service, Falkirk Council

Presented by Dee Fraser (Chief Executive Officer, Iriss)

The Women's Justice Service, Falkirk Council team in front of a blue banner

Outstanding Residential Care Service - Millview Cottage Residential Care Team, Dundee City Council

Presented by Gordon Paterson (Director of Social Care, NES)

The Millview Cottage Residential Care Team, Dundee City Council team in front of a blue banner

Bright Spark in Social Work - Lori Downing, Dumfries and Galloway Council

In partnership with Social Work Scotland. Presented by Stephanie McGregor-Cross (Head of policy and Workforce, Social Work Scotland)

A lady in dark evening wear holds a glass trophy to the camera smiling, with a man in a blue suit and a woman in pink evening wear

Bright Spark in Social Care - Colin Paterson, Inverclyde HSCP

In partnership with the Coalition of Care and Support Providers (CCPS). Presented by Rachel Cackett (Chief Executive Officer, CCPS)

A man in a grey suit holds his glass trophy whilst smiling. Flanked by three women in evening wea and a man in a dark suit

Social Care Worker of the Year - Alan Berry, Wheatley Homes South

Presented by Kirsten Hogg (Head of Policy and Research, The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations)

a man in a light suit holds his glass award smiling, between a woman in dark evening wear and a man in a dark suit

Social Worker of the Year - Jean Ritchie - East Renfrewshire HSCP

In partnership with the Scottish Association of Social Work (SASW). Presented by Alison Bavidge (National Director, SASW)

A woman in blue evening wear holds her glass trophy smiling, with a woman in dark evening wear and a man in a blue suit

Outstanding Contribution to Social Services - Debra Allison

Presented by Iona Colvin (Chief Social Work Adviser at the Scottish Government)

A lady with light hair and a dark suti wearing a nametag in a garden with a water feature

A huge thank you to Sean Batty for his excellent work as compère.

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