This page has information about the Codes of Professional Practice, practice guidance and supporting resources.
To make sure workers in Wales provide you with good care and support, we have two codes of practice:
The codes are standards that set out what’s expected of people working in social care, to help keep the public safe.
✅ Everyone who’s registered with us must follow the Workers’ Code.
We’ve updated our Codes of Professional Practice for social care workers and employers in Wales to make them clearer and easier to follow.
Social care workers and employers should now be working to the new Codes of Professional Practice. The previous codes are no longer in use.
Take a look at our at-a-glance guides to see what's changed in the Codes of Professional Practice
You can view the codes, practice guidance, supporting resources and information about what to expect from social care workers below.
The Code of Professional Practice for Social Care Workers describes the standards of professional conduct and practice required of people employed in the social care profession in Wales.
The Code of Professional Practice for Social Care Employers is a list of statements describing the standards expected of social care employers.
The practice guidance will help you understand how the Code of Professional Practice for Social Care Workers applies to your work.
Find out what to expect from your social care worker and what you can do if you have a concern about a worker.
