Social workers

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Social Work Week took place from16 to 20 March 2026. 

It brought people together to celebrate social work.

We'll be marking Social Work Week again in 2027 and will publish the details on this page.