PART 3SOCIAL CARE WALES

SCW’s objectives

68SCW’s objectives

1

SCW’s main objective in carrying out its functions is to protect, promote and maintain the safety and well-being of the public in Wales.

2

In pursuing that objective SCW must exercise its functions with a view to promoting and maintaining—

a

high standards in the provision of care and support services,

b

high standards of conduct and practice among social care workers,

c

high standards in the training of social care workers, and

d

public confidence in social care workers.

3

See section 69 for the meaning of “care and support services” and section 79 for the meaning of “social care worker”.