Social workers

Codes of Professional Practice and guidance

Information about the codes including what people using care and support should expect from social care workers.

Registration guidance videos

Find out more about registration from the videos and links below.

Safeguarding

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

Personal outcomes

Supporting the shift to outcomes focused practice is one of the priority areas identified for service improvement. The approach puts people at the centre of their care and support planning. Find out more about our resources to support this approach.

Regulation of social work education and training

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

Recognising and responding to domestic violence and abuse

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

Family justice

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

National Occupational Standards (NOS)

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

Infection prevention and control

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.​

The Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)

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

Social Work Week 2025

Social Work Week takes place from Monday 17 to Friday 21 March 2025. It brings people together to celebrate social work.