These resources include links to legislation, policy and practice guidance and specific knowledge to support social work professionals’ safeguarding practice children and adults who are at risk of abuse and neglect.
This page offers helpful resources for social workers to support their continuous professional development (CPD) and includes the following types of resources:
- research and evidence
- curated resources
- legislation
- policy, guidance, and standards
- elearning
- services
- podcasts
- videos
- blogs
This library isn’t complete—it’s just a starting point to help you explore CPD options.
As a qualified social worker, it’s your responsibility to choose CPD activities that match your role, interests, and development goals. Talk to your manager or training team to plan your CPD. You can also contact your local authority’s workforce development team to learn about training opportunities in your area.
Please note: Most resources focus on social work in Wales, however some may refer to the laws and standards adopted in other UK nations.
These resources may be useful for:
- Student Social Workers – see also Social work students | Social Care Wales
- Qualified Social Workers – see also Continuing Professional Development (CPD) | Social Care Wales
- Managers and Leaders
- Social Work Educators
- Those returning to practice – see also Returning to social work practice | Social Care Wales
- Internationally qualified social workers – see also registering if you qualified outside the UK | Social Care Wales
Legislation, policy and procedures
Legislation Safeguarding | Law Wales
Legislation Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014
Legislation Children Act 1989
Policy/guidance Wales Safeguarding Procedures
Policy/guidance Wales safeguarding-guidance
Policy/guidanceWorking together to safeguard people: code of safeguarding practice | GOV.WALES
Standards National safeguarding training, learning and… | Social Care Wales
Research/evidence Wales Safeguarding Repository - Security, Crime, and Intelligence Innovation Institute - Cardiff University
Legislation Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act 2015
Curated resources VAWDASV - Wales Safer Communities
Curated resources Welsh Government resources- Violence against women and domestic abuse
Curated resources Safeguarding & Early Intervention - Wales Safer Communities
Curated resources Modern Slavery & Exploitation - Wales Safer Communities
Curated resources Safeguarding training, support and resources - SCIE
Support services
Curated Resources Support for victims of crime Information leaflets - Victim Support
Curated Resources Support for men and boys | Rape Crisis England and Wales
Community safety and criminal justice
Curated resources Safer Communities for Wales - Wales Safer Communities
Curated resources The Crown Prosecution Service | The Crown Prosecution Service
Curated resources Mate and hate crime - Bullying | Mencap | Learning disability
Curated resources/ information and support services Home - Stop Hate UK
Curated resources/support and information services Stalking Awareness training courses Suzy Lamplugh
Podcast Criminal Justice Social Work - Let's Talk Social Work | Acast
Safeguarding children and young people
Safeguarding adults
Research/evidence Sexual Incidents in Adults Social Care; Evidence Review Briefing - SCIE
Research/evidence Resident-to-resident harm in care homes and residential settings - SCIE
Information and support services About Hoarding | HoardingUK
Podcast Self-Neglect: Exploring the Social Work Response - Let's Talk Social Work | Acast
Forced marriage and honour based violence
Guidance The right to choose: government guidance on forced marriage - GOV.UK
Information/support services About us – Karma Nirvana
Modern slavery
Curated resources Modern slavery training: resource page - GOV.UK
Curated resources Modern Slavery & Exploitation - Wales Safer Communities