In celebration of World Social Work Day on Tuesday 17 March 2026, we want to give the community a chance to hear about some of the positive impacts of social work, both in the wider UK and in other communities across the world.
Join the Adult Social Care team at St Mary’s Library from 10am - 12.30pm on Tuesday 17 March 2026 to listen to a series of talks and presentations from those who work in social care about their experiences outside of the islands and around the globe. Attendees will hear some interesting stories, learn about the wide range of services delivered by social workers and help us celebrate the successes of our social work community over a cuppa and a slice of cake.
From 2pm, we will also be joined by our NHS colleagues, who will share information and answer questions about care work opportunities within the islands’ newly integrated health and care services.
Drop in at any point so you can help us spread the word about the value of social work to communities everywhere!
The full programme for the day can be viewed below.
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10:00 – 10:15 – Introductions
10:15 – 10:45 – Experiences of social work in Mumbai
Presentation by Kanchan Jadeja, Social Worker and Transformation Lead for Families First and Family Hubs, Council of the Isles of Scilly
10:45 – 11.00 – Tea Break
11:00 – 11:30 – Experiences of the Care System
Screening of a talk delivered by Jenny Molloy, co-author of the book ‘Hackney Child,’ who spent most of her childhood in care and refers to herself as a ‘Care Leaver in recovery.’ Discussion to follow.
11:30 – 12:00 – Harambee: a call for unity, teamwork and collective effort
A discussion introduced by Rashid Sadi, Senior Carer, Council of the Isles of Scilly about the Kenyan concept of Harambee.
‘Harambee’ is a Swahili word that means ‘all pull together’ or ‘let’s all work together.’ The term is often used in Kenya as a rallying call for unity, teamwork, and collective effort - whether in community projects, celebrations, or national events.
14:00 – Health and care careers on the Isles of Scilly
Chris Mitchell, Head of Integrated Professions for the West Integrated Care Area, and Sam Church, Clinical Staffing Service Manager, from the Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust will be on hand to discuss potential recruitment opportunities within the new Isles of Scilly Health and Care Partnership.