Is this just one of the extraordinary examples where staff have worked beyond the call of duty throughout the year? 

The Care Accolades recognises the time, effort and commitment put in by social service workers in delivering high quality services.

Why not enter your team for the Care Accolades 2010 - team of the year in Scotland award and celebrate their success?

Team of the year in 2009 - Cornerstone, Forensic Services in Aberdeen's winning project helps adults with learning disabilities who have a history of offending get stability back in their lives. With no episodes of re-offending and the chance to go to college and gain placements, the results have been dramatic with major life changes for the people involved.

The Care Accolades is open to all social service organisations across all sectors in Scotland. Whether you work with children or adults, for a local authority, a charity, voluntary or private sector organisation, you can put forward examples of your team's excellent work for the Care Accolades 2010.

Winning a Care Accolade gives organisations the opportunity to celebrate the dedication of staff and excellent work that makes a difference to the lives of others every day.

Minister for Children and Early Years Adam Ingram said:
"Social service workers make a big difference to people's lives. The Care Accolades is an opportunity for people in the private, public and voluntary social service sector to be recognised for some of the superb and innovative work they do every day, delivering some of the most important services to people in communities across Scotland."

To see the full list of categories for 2010 and download an application pack visit the SSSC website Care Accolades section. Or alternatively telephone 01382 207249/207267 or email enquiries@sssc.uk.com to request an application pack. The closing date for all entries is the 26 February 2010.

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For further information please contact Amanda Waugh or Vanessa Glenday from the SSSC's communication team, on 01382 207171 or 01382 207267. For more information on the SSSC visit www.sssc.uk.com

The Care Accolades was launched in 2004 to celebrate and promote good practice in workforce development in social services across Scotland.

In previous years overall winners have included:
2004 - Children 1st
2005 - Scottish Institute for Residential Child Care
2006 - ROC Services, Aberlour Childcare Trust
2007 - East Dunbartonshire Council Social Work Services, Intensive Support and Monitoring Service (ISMS)
2008 - North Ayrshire Council, Interlink Day Services, Fergushill Centre
2009 - East Glasgow Community Health Care Partnership, Pathways to Progression