Part 2Social workers etc in England
Social Work England
37Over-arching objective
(1)
The over-arching objective of the regulator in exercising its functions is the protection of the public.
(2)
The pursuit by the regulator of its over-arching objective involves the pursuit of the following objectives—
(a)
to protect, promote and maintain the health, safety and well-being of the public;
(b)
to promote and maintain public confidence in social workers in England;
(c)
to promote and maintain proper professional standards for social workers in England.