Top award for social worker

panicking as his two previous children had been premature and suffered complications at birth.

Clayton, who started drinking aged 14, said he could not recall much of what happened but accepted that he had behaved appallingly.

Magistrates sentenced Clayton to 12 weeks in custody, suspended for two years.

He was ordered to complete nine months of alcohol treatment as well as 10 days of rehabilitation activities and 180 hours of unpaid work.

Clayton, of Airedale Crescent in Bradford, must pay Mr Kelly £80 compensation as well as £85 court costs and £120 victim surcharge. A SOCIAL worker from Calderdale has been praised for her excellent practice and leadership after winning a top prize at the prestigious Social Worker of the Year Awards.

Kirsty McLeod, who works for Calderdale Council, was named Team Leader of the Year for Adult Services during the awards ceremony in London.

Kirsty is the group manager for learning disabilities and older people mental health in Calderdale and the judges said her ability to gain respect and co-operation from partnerships had a great impact on adult services in the area, making her a standout winner for this category.

Kirsty said: “I feel a bit gobsmacked really. It’s not just about me, it’s about all the teams that I support so it means a lot. The awards night has been fantastic – it’s really great to celebrate social work.”