Social workers

Social Work Week 2027 takes place from 15 to 19 March 2027.

We'll be holding two in-person conferences during the week, on 16 and 18 March.

Whether you're a registered worker, employer or someone looking to apply, find out about your registration responsibilities. 

 Information about the Codes of Professional Practice, practice guidance and supporting resources, and what people can expect from social care workers. 

Safeguarding is about protecting children and adults from abuse or neglect and educating those around them to recognise the signs and dangers.

Resources and information about what strengths-based practice is, why we use it and how to use it in social care.

NOS are UK standards of performance people are expected to achieve in their work. Search the NOS standards needed for a job role.

Information about how we regulate and set standards for social work education and training in Wales.

A quick guide for social workers to help recognise and respond to domestic violence and abuse.

Family justice is the system through which disputes relating to children and families may be resolved. It includes the work of the Family Court.

In partnership with Health Education Improvement Wales and Welsh Government, we have developed an All Wales Infection Prevention and Control Training, Learning and Development Framework for health, social care, early years and childcare.​

What you need to understand about the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and how they apply to you.