Social worker grateful for awards nomination

A social worker has said he is incredibly grateful to have been shortlisted for a national award.

Parminder Sangha has been named as a finalist for the Adult Social Worker of the Year Award for the work he does within Worcestershire County Council's community learning disability team.

He said he was very passionate about his job and thanked his colleagues and family for the support he received.

Councillor Richard Morris, cabinet member for adult social care, said Mr Sangha, also known as Pinda, always showed empathy to the people he served, their families and carers.

Recent events in his life had given Mr Sangha "even greater insight to the barriers, discrimination, and difficulties disabled people can encounter," he added.

"Pinda is now an expert by experience, and he uses this to continue advocating and supporting people to have a voice.

"We are extremely proud of him, we are humbled by his resilience, determination, and courage.”

Mr Sangha said he was fortunate to be able to support individuals to achieve the best outcomes in their lives.

"My colleagues and family have provided me with invaluable support throughout my social work journey, and I cannot begin to express my gratitude to everyone but I hope they know how important they are to me.”

The finalists were chosen by independent judges, including previous winners, social workers and industry leaders with the successful candidates announced at an event in London in November.

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