Social Work

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The Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) is an overarching professional standards framework, originally developed by the Social Work Reform Board, and now managed and delivered by British Association of Social Workers.

The standards of proficiency (SOPs) set out what a social worker in England should know, understand and be able to do when they complete their social work training so that they can register with the HCPC.

"Assessment and accreditation criteria for social workers supporting vulnerable children and families."

"This statement sets out what a social worker working with adults should know and be able to do by the end of their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE). "

This guidance covers: the legislative requirements and expectations on individual services to safeguard and promote the welfare of children; and a clear framework for Local Safeguarding Children Boards (LSCBs) to monitor the effectiveness of local services.

BASW is the professional association for social workers in the UK and their Code of Ethics states the values and ethical principles on which the profession is based.

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